Articles
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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…
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BEHIND THE MAGIC
Animation and the Art of Exploitation
Next time you’re dazzled by the animation or special effects in a film or video game, consider the artists behind the scenes. In Vancouver — Canada’s largest animation hub — many love their work but not their working conditions. Keep reading…
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STAND! — THE MOVIE MUSICAL
The World Changes, One Heart at a Time
Canadian history isn’t boring! Go see this new, emotionally charged movie musical that sets a love story against the harsh drama of the Winnipeg General Strike. Keep reading…
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WHY ARE HOMELESS PEOPLE ALLOWED TO DIE IN TORONTO?
The reason for homelessness is simple: people don’t have housing because it is simply unavailable at rents they can afford to pay. Keep reading…
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SOLIDARITY BETWEEN GENERATIONS
Elder Women Share Their Wisdom
Seniors activists Suzanne Clancy (left) and Janice Gairey (right) want to see more conversations with younger women. “They support us and we support them. These issues affect all of us,” says Gairey. Keep reading…
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EDUCATE, AGITATE, ORGANIZE
The Halifax Workers’ Action Centre
There’s a real need for the Halifax Workers’ Action Centre, says lawyer and activist Katrin MacPhee (holding banner, far right), “because work in Nova Scotia, and elsewhere in the country, is becoming increasingly precarious.” Keep reading…
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GREEN JOBS OSHAWA & A GREEN NEW DEAL
A Call to Nationalize GM Oshawa
The GM plant closure in Oshawa, Ontario, will throw 15,000 people out of work: 5,000 assembly-related jobs and 10,000 indirect jobs will be lost. Faced with this crisis, auto workers and allies have come up with a creative solution: nationalize the plant and re-tool it to make electric vehicles. Keep reading…
