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Unifor is standing behind its striking Saint-Gobain members. Hear why we’re fighting against scab labour during this dispute.
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November 2, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Rest in Power, Dolores Huerta! #1u #canlab #UnionStrong
October 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM
This morning, Unifor members held a solidarity action in Kitchener, Ont., supporting Saint-Gobain members in Plattsville on strike since July 24 and to bring attention to scab labour at this plant. This follows last week’s rally in Ottawa to support these workers.
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November 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM
LESSON LEARNED: "Governments CAN be held financially accountable for imposing unconstitutional restrictions on collective bargaining." .. www.readthemaple.com/nova-scotia-... #NovaScotia #nspoli #cdnpoli #canlab #onpoli
Nova Scotia Workers Win Estimated $470 Million Settlement
A court ordered the provincial government to compensate an estimated 81,000 public sector workers.
www.readthemaple.com
November 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The rich are wildly rich -- not because they’ve performed brilliantly, but because rules are rigged in their favour. And now for some more rigging... #canlab
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Linda McQuaig: Carney is using Trump’s threats as an excuse to strip workers of their rights
Weakening labour’s bargaining power isn’t going to make our economy stronger or more Trump-proof, it’s just going to ensure that an ever-larger share of rewards go to the wealthy.
www.thestar.com
October 29, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Employers are taking advantage of the #immigration system to avoid investing in training for their workers. #canlab

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New changes to immigration policy harmful to young workers
Employers are taking advantage of the immigration system to avoid investing in training for their workers.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Why do teachers need unions? Dr. Chantal Mancini on 100+ years of teacher organizing & what union membership means today. Free online event. Register:

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Why Do Teachers Need Unions? Organizing the Education Workplace
Dr. Chantal Mancini discusses the history of teachers' unions and what it means to belong to a teachers’ union today.
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October 31, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Employers are taking advantage of the immigration system to avoid investing in training for their workers. #canlab

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New changes to immigration policy harmful to young workers
Employers are taking advantage of the immigration system to avoid investing in training for their workers.
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November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
"BILL C-39 IS ABOUT STRIKEBREAKING, NOT MODERNIZATION. It leaves Canada’s outdated enterprise based bargaining system unchanged and unequipped to resolve the important labour relations issues of the 21st century" .. policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
#cdnpoli #canlab via @policyalternatives.ca
Bill C-39 won’t “modernize” labour relations in Canada | CCPA
The law is about strikebreaking, not modernization. And even then, it is destined to fail
policyalternatives.ca
November 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
November 2 marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists and serves as a strong reminder that journalism is essential to democracy. When journalists are threatened, silenced, jailed, or killed, the public’s right to know is under attack.
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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, defending journalists means defending democracy
Journalism is essential to democracy. When journalists are threatened, silenced, jailed, or killed, the public’s right to know is under attack.November 2 marks the International Day to End Impunity…
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November 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Sign on for what’s next. Two years on, the world has changed. As government priorities change with it, let’s make sure people are put first. canadianplan.ca/add-your-voi... #Unions #Solidarity #cdnpoli #canlab
canadianplan.ca
November 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Check out @davidmoscrop.com's latest in @thewalrus.ca on how Ottawa’s push to keep the economy moving is setting up a showdown with organized labour.

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Carney Wants the Power to Break Strikes. Unions Vow to Defy Him | The Walrus
Ottawa’s push to keep the economy moving is setting up a showdown with organized labour
thewalrus.ca
October 26, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Our MAP Minute discusses the impact Bill C-39 will have on unionized workers across all sectors.

Send a pre-written letter to the federal government, calling on them to protect the right to strike: tinyurl.com/37v6jpfx

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November 2, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Don't forget there is now an e-petition up on the House of Commons website asking the government to move away from ISDS in trade deals. Please take a moment to sign! #canlab #cdnpoli #ISDS #CUSMA www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-7793 - Petitions
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October 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Every major Ontario teachers’ union has a strike vote scheduled for this November. #canlab

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October 25, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Here's our analysis of second quarter profits for the 4 Canadian majors: centreforfuturework.ca/2026/08/06/i....
And our analysis of industry-wide profits and the extra costs they captured from consumers: centreforfuturework.ca/2026/09/02/e.... Third quarter will be even worse. #canlab
Iran War, Soaring Prices Drive Record Oil Profits - Centre for Future Work
U.S. President Donald Trump’s misguided war against Iran has caused another shock in global oil prices – the 14th such shock in the last half-century. World oil prices rose 50% or more after the war s...
centreforfuturework.ca
October 30, 2026 at 8:32 PM
2 graphs, from the previous link and this one from Justin McElroy:

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👉 Vote 'em Out!
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October 27, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Multiple lawyers, including renowned Joel Bakan, confirm that the Bradford plan to commercialize water in Toronto very much opens the door to privatization: www.thestar.com/news/gta/cit.... Shrill denials from Bradford and his billionaire backers are a clear tell. #toronto #canlab
Brad Bradford made a big promise to transform Toronto’s water management. Here’s what experts say
The proposal caused a spectacle between the two leading contenders in Toronto's mayoral race. It's a lot, it's complicated and it's all in the midst of heavy campaigning during a
www.thestar.com
October 26, 2026 at 12:28 AM
IRONY: "A bill meant to induce labour peace & ensure the smooth operation of commerce will invite the opposite. That’s what you get when you do labour relations by way of the business end of a rifle barrel" .. thewalrus.ca/bill-c-39-ma... #cdnpoli #canlab #UnionBusting @davidmoscrop.com
Carney Wants the Power to Break Strikes. Unions Vow to Defy Him | The Walrus
Ottawa’s push to keep the economy moving is setting up a showdown with organized labour
thewalrus.ca
October 26, 2026 at 5:22 PM
5 Ontario education unions are taking strike votes in November. Here’s why:
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5 Ontario education unions hold strike votes as cuts squeeze classrooms
The current stall in negotiations follows the government’s indication that it wants greater control over negotiating issues such as staffing redundancies.
theconversation.com
October 30, 2026 at 12:55 AM
A strong economy means very little if working people aren’t sharing in its success. Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer Len Poirier told BC Regional Council that protecting Canadian jobs means good union jobs for the next generation. #cdnpoli #canlab
October 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Workers with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous and Workers of Colour, and young workers caucuses have been meeting during #Unifor BC Regional Council today, with members leading the conversation on building a stronger, more inclusive union. #cdnpoli #canlab
October 24, 2026 at 9:29 PM