Articles
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Abandoned and Disposable
An Agricultural Worker Speaks Out
“I’m scared of contracting the virus,” says Tony (a pseudonym). “When we learned that two workers contracted the virus, we told the supervisor we would like to see social distancing. But the supervisor told us that is not possible.” Keep reading…
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The Importance of Home
A Wake-up Call for Housing for All
Public health mantras of “stay home,” “maintain six feet of distance from others” and “wash your hands frequently” are exactly what you cannot do if you are homeless. Keep reading…
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Labour in a time of loneliness
(Just some) COVID-19 crisis responses from unions
Here are just some of the COVID-19 crisis responses from unions, responses that might just stay with us in some way, shape or form, after this pandemic is over. Keep reading…
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Collective good over private profit
Disaster socialism as a response to pandemics
The excuse that there is not enough money to fund decent work, quality health care, schools and education, social housing, and a fair minimum wage is being proven false. Keep reading…
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There’s Something in the Water
A Film About Environmental Racism
East Coast Black and Indigenous community activists challenge the policies and practices that have trashed communities of colour with impunity. Watch this damning documentary, now on Netflix. Keep reading…
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Level Up
Video Game Workers Organizing to Build Power
“For everybody, and especially for marginalized folks, being able to bargain collectively and get standardized contracts increases our odds of being able to stick around,” says Morgan, a member of Game Workers Unite. Keep reading…
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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…
