Labour Studies

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Seeing the Bigger Picture

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

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Noeline Bridge recounts the story of Dennis. The story discusses his working life, challenges, unions, and more. 4 $0.40 Add
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The Eyes of the Heart

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Eleven focuses on the experiences of women in the field of ornithology and the larger naturalist movement. The chapter provides a brief history of the ornithology, the gender barrier … 22 $2.20 Add
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The Lame One

From: This Has Always Been a War

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In “The Lame One” the author reflects on their life back in the Yukon at the age of 35. Discussing their recovery from severe poverty, alcohol abuse, mental health episodes, … 18 $1.80 Add
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The Reproduction of Labor Power in the Global Economy and the Unfinished Feminist Revolution

2008

From: Revolution at Point Zero

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The essays in part 2 of the book explore the patriarchal foundations that the global economy is built on. The essays in this section cover topics including the International Women’s … 22 $2.20 Add
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Think Tanks and Progressive Policy Institutions

From: The Fire and the Ashes

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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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A World to Win

From: The Fire and the Ashes

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This chapter examines the activities of the Canadian Labour Congress in a global context, where it worked with organizations from other countries to codify basic labour rights. 5 $0.50 Add
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Going to Beijing: How the United Nations Colonized the Feminist Movement

1997

From: Revolution at Point Zero

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The essays in part 2 of the book explore the patriarchal foundations that the global economy is built on. The essays in this section cover topics including the International Women’s … 8 $0.80 Add
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Index

From: The Canadian Labour Movement

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Index of topics. ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Migrant Workers Fight for the Entire Working Class

From: Essential Work Disposable Workers

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This chapter is about how migrant and racialized worker organizations took leadership in broad-based campaigns to improve conditions for the entire working class. As one example, the chapter … 12 $1.20 Add
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Reading for Love

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

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Kathie Goggin recounts the story of Bev. The story discusses his family’s illiteracy, challenges in school, being experienced for jobs but not qualified as he could not past tests, his … 5 $0.50 Add
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Science, Politics and Advocacy

The Fight to Ban Asbestos

From: Sick and Tired

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Asbestos Mines in Canada Why Did the Quebec and Canadian Governments Support this Discredited, Deadly, Dying Industry? Campaign Launched to Challenge Canada’s Asbestos Policy Turn Around by … 14 $1.40 Add
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Section Three Gender, Race, Rights and Globalizing Fisheries

Migrating to Survive

From: Changing Tides

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The Pandemic as an Invitation to Change

From: Basic Income For Canadians

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This is Not an Offer of Prostitution

From: Rock Paper Sex

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The firsthand account of Jessica and Daniel, a professional couple in St. John’s Newfoundland who engage in sex work part-time. A discussion about the challenges and anxieties faced by sex … 3 $0.30 Add