Haseena Manek and Leilani Farha A pattern is emerging. For two years running, the month of January has triggered the … More
Tag: Toronto politics
Workers at Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto are fighting for decent pay
“The best thing about this whole process has been an awakening among the workers,” said Local 518 President Elizabeth Wickwire … More
When Hate Goes Public
Stand Up and Speak Out “On the one hand, I am a librarian and, as such, I am professionally committed … More
Rise up! ‘Drawn to Change’ illustrates Canadian labour’s stories and struggles
Drawn to Change’ is both a moving historical account and an unabashed call to arms. “Indeed, much of what we … More
Media Works: A Labour Rights and Reporting Handbook
On April 29th, the CWA Canada Associate Members, the National Campus and Community Radio Association and the Canadian University Press … More
Women of Labour and the Arts: Talking With the 2014 Min Sook Lee Award Winners
Winter 2015 People don’t understand,” says musician, singer/songwriter and community activist Faith Nolan. “They think labour is two old white … More
Series: USW Local 9176 Strike at Crown Holdings
Robert DiPippo and Cheryl Dollimore, Local 9176 Members May 1, 2014 For May Day Specialized Programming on CHRY 105.5FM, I … More
Do The Right Thing: Talking with Labour Educator Jojo Geronimo About a New Equity Guide
December 2014 On Saturday, September 6, the Toronto & York Region Labour Council hosted the 2014 Aboriginal Workers/Workers of Colour … More
Toronto activists intensify campaign against SodaStream
On Sunday, August 31st, the Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid (CAIA) gathered to share information with members of the Toronto community … More
Immigration Watch Canada at York University
September 1, 2014 Anti-immigration flyers went up on York University’s Keele campus, leading to the formation of Racism Watch York, … More
