December 5, 2024 at 4:58 PM
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
It is empathy, dignity and community
Against
Eugenics, stupidity, fascism, ableism, white patriarchy
Pick a side
#cdnpoli #canada #fascism #antifa #antifascist #elbowsup #bcpoli #vancouver #burnaby #canlab #bcgreens #bcndp #ecosocialism
It is empathy, dignity and community
Against
Eugenics, stupidity, fascism, ableism, white patriarchy
Pick a side
#cdnpoli #canada #fascism #antifa #antifascist #elbowsup #bcpoli #vancouver #burnaby #canlab #bcgreens #bcndp #ecosocialism
July 6, 2026 at 7:51 AM
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
It is empathy, dignity and community
Against
Eugenics, stupidity, fascism, ableism, white patriarchy
Pick a side
#cdnpoli #canada #fascism #antifa #antifascist #elbowsup #bcpoli #vancouver #burnaby #canlab #bcgreens #bcndp #ecosocialism
It is empathy, dignity and community
Against
Eugenics, stupidity, fascism, ableism, white patriarchy
Pick a side
#cdnpoli #canada #fascism #antifa #antifascist #elbowsup #bcpoli #vancouver #burnaby #canlab #bcgreens #bcndp #ecosocialism
Big first-contract win for Mississauga Walmart workers, but to truly transform conditions longterm, unions will have to scale up, organize across multiple sites, and build real sectoral leverage.
www.mississauga.com/news/mississ...
#canlab
www.mississauga.com/news/mississ...
#canlab
Mississauga Walmart workers first to secure union contract in North America
Workers at Walmart Mississauga warehouse secure first collective agreement with raises, “me too” clause, job security for more than 800 employees in Canada.
www.mississauga.com
June 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Big first-contract win for Mississauga Walmart workers, but to truly transform conditions longterm, unions will have to scale up, organize across multiple sites, and build real sectoral leverage.
www.mississauga.com/news/mississ...
#canlab
www.mississauga.com/news/mississ...
#canlab
Something is absolutely changing in 🇨🇦, 88% support for a Union is unprecedented. #Canlab has to immediately foster this solidarity, it is marvellous.
August 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Something is absolutely changing in 🇨🇦, 88% support for a Union is unprecedented. #Canlab has to immediately foster this solidarity, it is marvellous.
"Corporate profits and executive bonuses are at obscene levels," @davidmaccdn.bsky.social #canlab #inequality #cdnecon #cdnpoli @policyalternatives.ca
www.thegrindmag.ca/no-really-wh...
www.thegrindmag.ca/no-really-wh...
No really, why are groceries so expensive now?
A Q&A with an economist about skyrocketing food prices…
www.thegrindmag.ca
June 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"Corporate profits and executive bonuses are at obscene levels," @davidmaccdn.bsky.social #canlab #inequality #cdnecon #cdnpoli @policyalternatives.ca
www.thegrindmag.ca/no-really-wh...
www.thegrindmag.ca/no-really-wh...
Our lab uses Slack to share articles we're reading. It's a kind of virtual forum. Now it's available as a searchable tagged list, with abstracts and discussion. Check it out here: torwager.github.io/canlab/jour...
Journal club | CANlab
Papers shared and discussed in the CANlab journal club, searchable and tagged, with a timeline per topic.
torwager.github.io
September 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Our lab uses Slack to share articles we're reading. It's a kind of virtual forum. Now it's available as a searchable tagged list, with abstracts and discussion. Check it out here: torwager.github.io/canlab/jour...
Huge turnout in Vancouver tonite for the 2026 Rosenbluth Lecture, hosted by policyalternatives.ca. Speakers are Linda McQuaig and Neil Brooks speaking from their blockbuster new book, ‘Cancelling Billionaires.’ Inspiring and pragmatic. #cdnpoli #canlab
September 18, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Huge turnout in Vancouver tonite for the 2026 Rosenbluth Lecture, hosted by policyalternatives.ca. Speakers are Linda McQuaig and Neil Brooks speaking from their blockbuster new book, ‘Cancelling Billionaires.’ Inspiring and pragmatic. #cdnpoli #canlab
Absolutely retaliation for unionizing. Ergo more vigorous organizing required. Full stop.
#CanLab #Organize
#CanLab #Organize
Amazon is closing its warehouse operations in Quebec.
Retaliation for unionizing???
Retaliation for unionizing???
Amazon Canada ferme ses sept entrepôts dans la province, une décision qui touche 1700 employés permanents, confirme le détaillant en ligne.
January 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I agree with @althiaraj.bsky.social that throwing the airport privatization announcement into Carney's investment summit was an "own goal". youtube.com/watch?v=pmBP.... It badly muddled his "build Canada" message, because this has nothing to do with "building." #cdnpoli #canlab /2
September 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM
I agree with @althiaraj.bsky.social that throwing the airport privatization announcement into Carney's investment summit was an "own goal". youtube.com/watch?v=pmBP.... It badly muddled his "build Canada" message, because this has nothing to do with "building." #cdnpoli #canlab /2
Air Canada #FlightAttendants - who are mostly women - pretty much modeled the "7 Acts of Courage for Women Leaders" described in this article
They refused to be gaslighted by their employer or bullied by the Cdn Govt
That took courage
#UnpaidWorkWontFly #canlab
margiewarrell.com/courage-for-...
They refused to be gaslighted by their employer or bullied by the Cdn Govt
That took courage
#UnpaidWorkWontFly #canlab
margiewarrell.com/courage-for-...
August 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Air Canada #FlightAttendants - who are mostly women - pretty much modeled the "7 Acts of Courage for Women Leaders" described in this article
They refused to be gaslighted by their employer or bullied by the Cdn Govt
That took courage
#UnpaidWorkWontFly #canlab
margiewarrell.com/courage-for-...
They refused to be gaslighted by their employer or bullied by the Cdn Govt
That took courage
#UnpaidWorkWontFly #canlab
margiewarrell.com/courage-for-...
Protect Canadian Jobs
Unifor’s fight against unfair U.S. tariffs
www.protectjobs.ca
March 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
CUPE will defy Bill C-39’s unconstitutional limits on the right to strike if passed
cupe.ca/news/cupe-wi...
cupe.ca/news/cupe-wi...
September 24, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Air Canada and its flight attendants are headed to mediation after workers overwhelmingly rejected the company’s latest wage offer. @isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #canlab #AirCanada
Air Canada Flight Attendants Vote No on Wage Offer | The Tyee
The wage issue will go to mediation and arbitration if necessary.
thetyee.ca
September 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Air Canada and its flight attendants are headed to mediation after workers overwhelmingly rejected the company’s latest wage offer. @isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #canlab #AirCanada
September 24, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Over 300 million workers striking in India this week against Modi's new labour code, from all industries and all unions. Gosh it would be good to hear more about this on the news! #canlab
July 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Over 300 million workers striking in India this week against Modi's new labour code, from all industries and all unions. Gosh it would be good to hear more about this on the news! #canlab
Great article on the labour dispute between CUPW & Canada Post, with analysis by @brocklabour.bsky.social’s @alisonbraley.bsky.social. #canlab
In trying to compete with Amazon, Canada Post is in a "race to the bottom."
As the Crown corporation gets squeezed out of the parcel business, its union is fighting hard to hold the line on working conditions.
As the Crown corporation gets squeezed out of the parcel business, its union is fighting hard to hold the line on working conditions.
In Trying to Compete with Amazon, Canada Post is on a ‘Race to the Bottom’
As the Crown corporation flails, its union is fighting to hold the line
pressprogress.ca
May 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Great article on the labour dispute between CUPW & Canada Post, with analysis by @brocklabour.bsky.social’s @alisonbraley.bsky.social. #canlab
In Solidarity ✊
@cdnpress.bsky.social @theglobeandmail.com @thestar.com @lapresse.ca @laftq.bsky.social
#cdnpoli #canlab #canmedia #onpoli #polqc #bcpoli #abpoli #skpoli #mbpoli #nbpoli #nspoli #peipoli #nlpoli #yukonpoli #nwtpoli #nunavutpoli
@cdnpress.bsky.social @theglobeandmail.com @thestar.com @lapresse.ca @laftq.bsky.social
#cdnpoli #canlab #canmedia #onpoli #polqc #bcpoli #abpoli #skpoli #mbpoli #nbpoli #nspoli #peipoli #nlpoli #yukonpoli #nwtpoli #nunavutpoli
June 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Workers at the only unionized Amazon warehouse in Canada sat down Thursday to negotiate a contract for workers. @isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #bclab #canlab
Only Unionized Amazon Warehouse in Canada Starts Negotiating | The Tyee
Both sides have unresolved legal challenges before courts and labour relations tribunals.
thetyee.ca
October 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Workers at the only unionized Amazon warehouse in Canada sat down Thursday to negotiate a contract for workers. @isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #bclab #canlab
Labour code changes will threaten workers’ right to strike.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
#canlab #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
#canlab #cdnpoli
Labour code changes will threaten workers’ right to strike, unions say
Proposed changes include creation of special mediator to assess negotiations where parties struggle to reach agreement
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 22, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Labour code changes will threaten workers’ right to strike.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
#canlab #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
#canlab #cdnpoli
I'm at the @canadianlabour.bsky.social political action conference. Workers together!
#cdnpoli #canlab
#cdnpoli #canlab
January 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I'm at the @canadianlabour.bsky.social political action conference. Workers together!
#cdnpoli #canlab
#cdnpoli #canlab
November 15, 2024 at 4:33 PM