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The Social Contract
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In The Social Contract Hanson focuses on the impact of Premier Bob Rae’s idea of the “social contract” and its aftermath. The chapter discusses the Social Contract demanded $2 billion in cuts to the public purse, the East Parry Sound strike, the Windsor Strike, the Baum Decision, and women’s unionism in Ontario.
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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.
