Labour Relations

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A History of Struggle
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A History of Struggle

From: The Tenant Class

Ricardo examines the history of social movements pushed forward by tenants in Canada. Ricardo examines how colonialism and the renter vs. landlord dynamic are intertwined. 29 $2.90 Add
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Foreword

Foreword

From: A New Kind of Union

Peter Kennedy, Unifor’s former secretary treasurer, briefly explains why he is proud to have played a part in the creation of Unifor. 4 $0.40 Add
A New Kind of Union

A New Kind of Union

Unifor and the birth of the modern Canadian union

This book describes the unique process by which the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW) and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) decided not just to merge but to create … 256 View
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A Moment of Truth

A Moment of Truth

From: A New Kind of Union

Documents Canadian labour and the issues that it faced from 2011 – 2012. Details the key events and discussions which led to the creation of Unifor and gives a history of the roles … 31 $3.10 Add
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Achieving Better Results for Members, 1980-89
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Achieving Better Results for Members, 1980-89

From: Leading Progess

This chapter describes the issues confronting the PIPSC in the 1980s and how PIPSC responded to these new challenges, drawing on interviews with current and past PIPSC members. 30 $3.00 Add
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Afterword

Afterword

Looking Back on A Moment of Truth: An International Perspective

From: A New Kind of Union

Economist and union activist Jim Stanford looks back on Canada’s union movement since 2011 and how Canadian labour fares compared to other countries with the use of key graphs and statistics. 22 $2.20 Add
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Border Militarization, Internalization and Externalization
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Border Militarization, Internalization and Externalization

From: Essential Work Disposable Workers

Borders have become a means through which states can dispose of unwanted migrants through deportation and award those deemed legitimate with permanent residency. This has led to the increased … 10 $1.00 Add
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A Union for Everyone

A Union for Everyone

From: A New Kind of Union

Describes the continued efforts of the CEP and the CAW to negotiate the New Union Project from 2012-2013. Analyzes debates over how the new union can represent Canadians from a wide variety of … 38 $3.80 Add
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Conclusion
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Conclusion

From: Leading Progess

In the concluding chapter, Russell suggests that the key moment in PIPSC’s history occurred in 1967, when the Public Service Staff Relations Act allowed federal public servants to unionize. 16 $1.60 Add
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Conclusion: Freedom of Movement for People, Not Capital
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Conclusion: Freedom of Movement for People, Not Capital

From: Essential Work Disposable Workers

In the conclusion to this book, Heneway discusses capitalism as an economic system, and once again breaks down the impact of globalization on trade and labour. 10 $1.00 Add
Essential Work Disposable Workers
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Essential Work Disposable Workers

Migration, Capitalism, and Class

Across the world we are witnessing daily the lethal effects of a rapid and scary hardening of borders, ignited and justified by manufactured fear and scarcity. In such conditions, highly … 230 View
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Unifor

Unifor

From: A New Kind of Union

Describes the concrete steps that were taken in 2013 as Unifor began to take shape, including the naming and logo design process, decisions on leadership and finalizing policy. Documents the … 41 $4.10 Add
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Foreword

Foreword

From: A New Kind of Union

Jerry Dias, president of Unifor, overviews why Unifor is an important institution in Canadian labour and briefly documents his experience in its foundation. 4 $0.40 Add
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Foreword / Introduction: Essential Yet Disposable
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Foreword / Introduction: Essential Yet Disposable

From: Essential Work Disposable Workers

This section includes the foreword and introduction of this book. In the introduction, Mostafa Heneway describes the political landscape that facilitates the exploitation of migrant workers and … 14 $1.40 Add
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From Farm to Table
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From Farm to Table

From: Essential Work Disposable Workers

This chapter demonstrates the growing size and power of the food industry in the global economy across its supply chains. Capital-intensive farming, food-processing and major food retailers and … 17 $1.70 Add
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Globalization, Industrial Restructuring and Labour

Globalization, Industrial Restructuring and Labour

From: Hollow Work, Hollow Society?

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