Labour Studies

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Through Allan’s Eyes

Through Allan’s Eyes

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Evelyn Butcher recounts the story of Allan. The story discuss his time as an athlete, experience in the special Olympics, special needs classes and programs in schools, and wanting to go to college. 4 $0.40 Add
Through the Mill

Through the Mill

Girls and Women in the Quebec Cotton Textile Industry, 1881-1951

Girls and women were essential to industrialization in Canada, particularly in the cotton textile industry, which was concentrated in Quebec. In 1891, for example, more than 2000 girls and women … 324 View
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To Make and Market

To Make and Market

From: Fixing Fashion

In To Make and Market, the author explains the clothing production and marketing processes through his experiences. He covers the following topics: structuring of large corporations such as Sara … 41 $4.10 Add
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Toward Permanent  Capitalist Crisis: Job Loss, Ecological Damage, and  International Financial  Panics, 1970–2000
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Toward Permanent Capitalist Crisis: Job Loss, Ecological Damage, and International Financial Panics, 1970–2000

From: Capitalism, Colonialism, and Crises

In this chapter, Palmer highlights deindustrialization and weakening labour unions in 1970s-2000s. Canada lost manufacturing jobs and expderienced growing income and wealth gaps. Resource … 10 $1.00 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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Understanding women's pain

Understanding women’s pain

From: Bent out of Shape

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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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Unionization Rate, Work Stoppages and Declining Wages

Unionization Rate, Work Stoppages and Declining Wages

From: If You're In My Way, I'm Walking

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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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Unions in the Workplace

Unions in the Workplace

From: Building a Better World Third Edition

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