Labour & Labour Unions

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The Roots of Today's Problems

The Roots of Today’s Problems

From: Canadian Labour in Crisis

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The Tragedy of the 1880s
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The Tragedy of the 1880s

From: Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada's Origins 1500-1890

This chapter discusses the state of Canada in the 1880s. Though still a British colony, the country had emerged as a powerful industrial capitalist state yet was deeply fragmented along economic, … 14 $1.40 Add
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The Wall

The Wall

Reflections on a Workshop Methodology

From: Labour in Canada Cracking Labour's Glass Ceiling

Chapter Five is a retrospective on The Wall methodology by Bev Burke and Suzanne Doerge, long-time social-movement eduators who created the methodology to empower women to take action on … ; 19 $1.90 Add
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The Winnipeg General Sympathetic Strike May-June 1919 Prepared by the Defence Committee, Winnipeg, 1920

The Winnipeg General Sympathetic Strike May-June 1919 Prepared by the Defence Committee, Winnipeg, 1920

From: Winnipeg 1919

An account of the 1919 Winnipeg General strike published by a group of labour organizers in the aftermath of the strike. 230 $23.00 Add
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The Working-Class Movement Today

The Working-Class Movement Today

Unions and the Workplace

From: Canadian Labour in Crisis

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Think Tanks and Progressive Policy Institutions
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Think Tanks and Progressive Policy Institutions

From: The Fire and the Ashes

In this chapter, Jackson discusses the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, which worked closely with the labour movement to counter the development of right-wing thought and policies. It … 8 $0.80 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: A New Kind of Union

An introduction to the development Canadian labour has undergone in the 21st century. Highlights some of the key players and organizations in the creation of Unifor as well as gives background … ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Understanding Unions

Understanding Unions

From: Building a Better World Third Edition

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Towards a New Union

Towards a New Union

The Proposal Committee Debates

From: A New Kind of Union

Details and overviews the discussions held between the CEP and the CAW as the New Union Project moved forward. A brief history of the committee which discussed and proposed goals for the New … 29 $2.90 Add
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Union Activity Beyond the Contract

Union Activity Beyond the Contract

From: Canadian Labour in Crisis

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Union Women on Turtle Island

Union Women on Turtle Island

A Conversation

From: Labour in Canada Cracking Labour's Glass Ceiling

Chapter Three explores the voices of Indigenous women who facilitated the course Union Women on Turtle Island. Cindy conducts an interview with Sandra Ahenekew and Yvonne Hotzak, who describe how … ; ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Unions

Unions

Their Role in Democracy and Prosperity

From: Canada after Harper

Lynne Fernandez then recounts how neoliberal government and corporate practices have weakened unions and violated their fundamental rights. 25 $2.50 Add
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Unions

Unions

A Vehicle for Anti-Oppressive Resistance

From: Doing Anti-Oppressive Practice

Drawing on historical evidence and some recent studies, this chapter explores the similarities and connections between social justice-oriented social work and unions. 14 $1.40 Add
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Unions and Political Action

Unions and Political Action

From: Building a Better World Third Edition

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