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Remember the Refugees
The Crisis Unfolding on Europe’s Borders
It is hard for us in the Global North, preoccupied as we are with the situation unfolding in our own backyards, to even imagine the impact of COVID-19 on the overcrowded refugee camps, never mind the conditions of life for those who don’t even have access to those camps. But we cannot turn away from this reality. Keep reading…
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in case of emergency
A poetic call for #SocialSolidarity
Here is the first in what we hope will be many poems (songs, pieces of art, bike rides!) for #SocialSolidarity in these times of self-isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak. Keep reading…
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BREAKING BREAD & MOVEMENT-BUILDING
Gogi Bhandal & the Annual Brampton IWD Brunch
“This event,” says labour activist Gogi Bhandal (right), “is about building the women’s movement and building community, because women play a huge part in community building.” Keep reading…
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COVID-19 and the Need to Confront Racism
A Call for Education and Solidarity
We are in the middle of a crisis we can tackle head-on together by learning from the past and by forging solidarity in the wake of ever-increasing attacks on Asian workers. Keep reading…
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Pensions are a promise
Respect the Locked-Out Refinery Workers
Unifor Local 594 president Kevin Bittmann has spent 23 years working at the Saskatchewan refinery. Now he and his members find themselves on the literal front lines of the Canadian labour movement in the fight for defined benefit pension plans. Keep reading…
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LESSONS FROM AN EPIC SNOWSTORM
Valuing Workers and Public Services
If there was ever a time to reinforce the need for quality public services, and to recognize the passion and commitment of workers in the public sector, then this was it. Keep reading…
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A WEBHEAD’S WINTER WHATSITS
I have a little project underway to assist the Spanish-language edition of LabourStart. I am a sucker for these things when they come up, in large part because they give me a chance to look at union websites in countries I don’t normally get to. Keep reading…
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2020: THE YEAR OF (FARE) FREE TRANSIT
Making the Case
Fare-free transit is an essential part of the solution to the combined crises of climate change and inequality. But, we can and should dream much bigger. A Green New Deal could provide the framework within which to demand everything from nationalized electric bus companies, to the return of inter-city transit, to high-speed rail. Keep reading…
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SAVE THIS HOUSE
A Green New Deal for Canada, Now!
Is political will and timing on the side of a Green New Deal for Canada? There is a strong demand for change, but people often don’t know where to start, says Patricia Chong. Keep reading…
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WHY I SUPPORT TEACHERS AND EDUCATION WORKERS
Education unions are fighting against increased class sizes, mandatory e-learning, cuts to special education staffing and supports, and so much more. I thank them. Keep reading…
