Labour Studies
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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From Seeing the Bigger Picture |
Noeline Bridge recounts the story of Dennis. The story discusses his working life, challenges, unions, and more. | Noeline Bridge | 4 | 2009 | $0.40 Add |
From NEW! The Eyes of the HeartFrom: Woman, Watching |
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 … | Merilyn Simonds | 22 | 2022 | $2.20 Add |
From NEW! The Lame One |
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, … | Lori Fox | 18 | 2022 | $1.80 Add |
From The Reproduction of Labor Power in the Global Economy and the Unfinished Feminist Revolution2008 From: Revolution at Point Zero |
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 … | Silvia Federici | 22 | 2020 | $2.20 Add |
From NEW! Think Tanks and Progressive Policy InstitutionsFrom: 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 … | Andrew Jackson | 8 | 2021 | $0.80 Add |
From NEW! A World to WinFrom: The Fire and the Ashes |
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. | Andrew Jackson | 5 | 2021 | $0.50 Add |
From Class Struggle Goes to CourtWorkers' Rights and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms |
Only when workers and their unions use their collective strength through direct economic and political action — a traditional source of worker power — can we expect truly … | Alison Braley-Rattai; Charles W. Smith | 19 | 2021 | $1.90 Add |
From Globalization Solidarity: La Vía Campesina and Food SovereigntyFrom: Frontline Farmers |
The eleventh chapter consdiers the role of the La Vía Campesina and their international work to bring food sovereignty to the forefront. Interviewees reflect on their involvement, and … | Asha Nelson | 23 | 2019 | $2.30 Add |
From Going to Beijing: How the United Nations Colonized the Feminist Movement1997 From: Revolution at Point Zero |
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 … | Silvia Federici | 8 | 2020 | $0.80 Add |
From Index |
Index of topics. | Charles Smith; Craig Heron | 8 | 2020 | $0.80 Add |
From Migrant Workers Fight for the Entire Working Class |
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 … | Mostafa Henaway | 12 | 2012 | $1.20 Add |
From Reading for Love |
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 … | Kathie Goggin | 5 | 2009 | $0.50 Add |
From Science, Politics and AdvocacyThe Fight to Ban Asbestos From: Sick and Tired |
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 … | Kathleen Ruff | 14 | 2018 | $1.40 Add |
From Section Three Gender, Race, Rights and Globalizing FisheriesMigrating to Survive From: Changing Tides |
- | Laura Vidal | 3 | 2005 | $0.30 Add |
From The Pandemic as an Invitation to Change |
- | Evelyn L. Forget | 2 | 2020 | $0.20 Add |
From This is Not an Offer of ProstitutionFrom: Rock Paper Sex |
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 … | Keri Cull | 3 | 2017 | $0.30 Add |