Category: Labour
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A Labor Strategy for the US: DSA Debates
Early next month, over a thousand socialists will gather in Atlanta, Georgia to discuss the future of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). There is general agreement across many tendencies … Keep reading »
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Solidarity with Korean Airline workers
Toronto Airport Workers Council solidarity action in support of workers with the Korean Airline. Watch video »
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Organizing Toronto’s Foodora Couriers w/ Brice Sopher
Food delivery couriers working for the app-based company Foodora recently launched a union organizing drive in Toronto. We talk to Brice Sopher, who works as a Foodora courier, about the effort. Listen to audio »
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Amazon Warehouses: Unsafe for Workers and Communities
Letter by Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar to the Department of Labor about unsafe work conditions at Amazon fulfillment centers. Keep reading »
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The US Strike Wave, the DSA, and Transforming the State
Episode 20: Oats talked with Eric Blanc about his recent book, Red State Revolt: The Teachers’ Strike Wave and Working-Class Politics. Listen to audio »
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Teachers’ Strikes: A New Class Politics Emerging
Analysis of the wave of illegal teachers’ strikes that hit the American mid-west in 2018. Keep reading »
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One Million More Reasons to Mobilize Against Ford
The public sector ‘salary restraint’ legislation was introduced on June 5th #QueensPark. The Bill is a shot across the bow of public sector unions, especially the teachers’ unions #OnPoli Keep reading »
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Toronto 1919
Play by the Toronto Workers’ Theatre Group in memory of the Toronto General Strike in 1919. Recorded in Toronto, 14 May 2019, part of the Cabaret 1919. Watch video »
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General Strike: Cabaret 1919
An exciting cabaret evening of theatre, music and poetry on the centenary of the Winnipeg General Strike (15 May 1919). Recorded in #Toronto, 14 May 2019. Watch video »
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The Iranian Working Class: History and Tasks Today
The Iranian workers’ movement dates back 120 years. One of the earliest strikes involving eleven thousand oil industry workers took place sometime between 1923 and 1930. This strike was organized by the first Communist Party of Iran. Keep reading »
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Unifor Settlement with GM – Footprint or Toe Tag?
Did Unifor President Jerry Dias make a deal to save the Oshawa plant, or did he give in and accept GM’s determination to end vehicle production in Oshawa? Just before … Keep reading »
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May 1st: International Workers’ Solidarity Day
The Flag By Pablo Neruda Stand up with me. No one would like more than I to stay on the pillow where your eyelids try to shut out the world for … Watch video »