Labour Movement
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From  Towards a New UnionThe 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 … | Fred Wilson | 29 | 2019 | $2.90 Add |
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From  NEW! “What is a Jungle?” |
This chapter traces the mid- to late- 1950s struggle of Italian-Canadian workers to organize in Toronto’s residential building trades. Through the stories of Bruno Zanini, Charles Irvine, … | Gilberto Fernandes | 8 | 2026 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! “When the Thaw Comes” |
The Hogg’s Hollow tunnel disaster of March 17, 1960, in Toronto became a rallying point for exposing the exploitation of Italian immigrant construction workers. Frank Drea’s bold … | Gilberto Fernandes | 9 | 2026 | $0.90 Add |
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From NEW! “Who Gets Nick’s Head” |
This chapter traces the concrete forming industry in Toronto during the mid-to-late 1960s, centring on Nick Di Lorenzo’s struggle to maintain dominance as rival contractors challenged his grip. | Gilberto Fernandes | 11 | 2026 | $1.10 Add |
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From NEW! “Who is Calling the Shots?” |
This chapter traces the autumn of 1971, when Local 183 business manager Stefanini secured agreements with five of Toronto’s largest high-rise apartment builders. | Gilberto Fernandes | 12 | 2026 | $1.20 Add |
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From  Winners, Losers, and Lessons |
In this chapter, Leah examines how the 1937 Oshawa General Motors strike, settled on April 23, 1937, transformed Canadian industrial unionism. decades. | Tony Leah | 22 | 2024 | $2.20 Add |
 Winnipeg 1919The Strikers' Own History of the Winnipeg General Strike |
On May 15, 1919 workers from across Winnipeg, ranging from metal workers to telephone operators, united to spark the largest worker revolt in Canadian history. Even the Winnipeg police voted to … | 340 | View |
