Social Democracy in a Neo-Liberal Era
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In Social Democracy in a Neo-liberal Era Hanson explores how conditions changed, or failed to change, after the election of Ontario’s first NDP premier. The chapter discusses topics such the initial support from both unions, pay equity, the Competing in the New Global Economy and People and Skills in the New Global Economy Reports, and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.
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Andy Hanson
Andy Hanson retired from teaching to write labour history. He lives in Toronto with his partner. In the 1997 campaign against Premier Mike Harris, he was a member of the local consolidated committee of five teachers’ unions organizing marches and rallies, co-ordinating picket lines, and communicating with members. After the men’s and women’s elementary teachers amalgamated, he was elected ETFO local vice-president and held that position for twelve years. Hanson received his PhD in Canadian Studies from Trent University in 2013.