““We want open work permits so workers could have the chance to move to another farm or another job,” Gatica said. “There is no reason the government shouldn’t want to do that. One change would mean they will stop allowing modern day slavery. Because now, work permits are the chains that tie workers to abusive employers.””

rabble.ca/labour/migrant-worke

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“After launching a monthlong strike this summer, union grocery workers in Toronto have ratified a contract that improves wages, enhances benefits, and sets a major precedent for the sector.”

jacobin.com/2023/09/metro-groc

#cdnpoli #canlab #labour #strikes #groceries #unions

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Academic Aunties · @academicaunties
611 followers · 81 posts · Server mas.to

Happy labour day!!!! @illinoispress has an awesome sale that ends today. You can buy "Care Activism," Ethel Tungohan’s new book that focuses on migrant domestic workers' activism, at 50% off! press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=

#newbooks #poliscitwitter #canlab

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Academic Aunties · @academicaunties
611 followers · 81 posts · Server mas.to

Happy labour day!!!! @illinoispress has an awesome sale that ends today. You can buy "Care Activism," Ethel Tungohan’s new book that focuses on migrant domestic workers' activism, at 50% off! press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p087…

#newbooks #poliscitwitter #canlab

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Dan Vieira · @danvieira
157 followers · 1475 posts · Server mstdn.social

In solidarity with workers everywhere, wishing all a safe and restful Labour Day. ✊

#Labourday #1u #canlab

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Matthew MacLeod · @Macleod199
124 followers · 192 posts · Server fediscience.org

My Op Ed for the Evidence 4 Democracy series on challenges with scientific integrity implementation in federal government went up today! evidencefordemocracy.ca/if-sci

#cdnsci #canlab

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“A long-term solution requires Canada to create more pathways to permanent residency, and move away from its dependence on the labour of migrants whose lives are held in precarity by design.” rabble.ca/politics/canadian-po

#cdnpoli #cdnag #canlab #farmlabour #migrantjustice #nooneisillegal

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Craig Saunders · @CraigSaunders
124 followers · 286 posts · Server union.place

If you can't make it on Tuesday at 6pm to give the mayor and council heck, then come to the library picket lines (425 Holland St. W., Bradford) M,W,R,F 9-1 amd 4-6.

#solidarity #union #labour #canlab

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“This is a class war and don’t ever let anybody tell you differently.” … “And workers are fighting back everywhere”

breachmedia.ca/as-profits-soar

#csnpoli #napoli #labour #canlab #classwar #capitalism #strike

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Looking ahead to Labour Day 2023: join us on September 4 from Noon to 4pm at East Lions Park *new venue*, 1731 Churchill Avenue, London, ON

#ldnont #canlab #onlab

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Complete and utter bullshit! Workers have every right to reject a crappy contract. It’s a charter right. Industrial relations board my ass.

“warned by the Canada Industrial Relations Board that changing its mind about a new deal during ratification would be an "unfair labour practice."”

thecanadianpressnews.ca/nation

#cdnpoli #labour #canlab

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Craig Saunders · @CraigSaunders
117 followers · 260 posts · Server union.place
Michelle · @ThunderHoneySnow
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Reproductive Justice Now!

Reproductive rights are fragile and we must work together to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care.

Email your Federal and Provincial members!

Protect in

You don't need to be a member to send an email!

unifor.org/campaigns/all-campa

#cdnpoli #reproductivehealth #sexualhealth #canlab #unifor #Canada #healthcare

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Dan Vieira · @danvieira
153 followers · 1348 posts · Server mstdn.social

'There is no province in Canada where workers can afford an apartment at minimum wage. The neighborhood-level data paints a dire picture of out-of-control rents.' monitormag.ca/reports/cant-aff

#Inflation #vanre #Tore #canlab #cdnecon

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LA Legault :verifiedjourno: · @LALegault
236 followers · 938 posts · Server newsie.social

Freeland would like you to cancel Disney+ and continue to let corporations run roughshod over workers @uniondrip
leaderpost.com/news/politics/f

#canlab #cdnpoli

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Dan Vieira · @danvieira
151 followers · 1311 posts · Server mstdn.social
Dan Milway :mastodon: · @thrilway
87 followers · 1813 posts · Server libretooth.gr

"There remains a chance that the Ford government might appeal the decision. If there’s one thing on which Liberal and Conservative governments in Ontario can agree, it’s attacking union members’ rights."

TTC Workers Have Won Back Their Right To Strike readthemaple.com/ttc-workers-h

#onlab #canlab

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Dan Vieira · @danvieira
136 followers · 1130 posts · Server mstdn.social
Matthew MacLeod · @Macleod199
122 followers · 188 posts · Server fediscience.org

‘the board’s approach to chronic stress has turned into a “get-out-of-compensation-free card for both the WSIB and employers,”’

apple.news/AINap3gbCSAOt7QsORD

#canlab

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Mike 🇨🇦 · @ThePoint
139 followers · 158 posts · Server mas.to