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Anti-Scab legislation does not increase strikes, despite corporate propaganda
There’s no evidence that banning replacement workers makes strikes longer. Employer organizations simply want to keep using scabs.
The future of union leadership: It takes a village
Workers are emboldened and frustrated. We need to build on the unity we feel in this moment.
Rebuilding the working class
Organized workers have the power to fundamentally transform the economy
Don’t wait for the state
Don’t Wait for the State: A blueprint for grassroots climate transitions in Canada offers a framework for communities to organize around the idea of an inclusive…
Don’t wait for the state
The climate transition is urgent—and it’s increasingly clear that governments aren’t acting fast enough. How can communities, workers, and movements directly implement a transition?
To understand what racial capitalism means, read Black Marxism
Cedric Robinson’s work is foundational for social movements.
What is a just transition, and why does it matter?
Alberta is trying to provoke a showdown with the feds over just transition legislation. What does that mean, anyway?
Feminist Leadership makes all the difference in CUPE strike
The labour movement is a women’s movement. Bringing a feminist perspective to labour makes it stronger.
Five things to know about Ontario’s strikebreaking law
The Ontario government just declared war on the constitutionally protected right to strike, using the notwithstanding clause.
The playful undertones of radicalization
When it comes to understanding the Freedom Convoy and right-wing extremism, play offers a unique entry point.
We need to talk about 1907
One hundred and fifteen years ago this September, downtown Vancouver was beset by thousands of protesters rallying against Asian immigration to Canada. Examining this event offers important lessons for understanding the modern-day Freedom Convoy.
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