Crawling from the wreckage - Red and Black Notes
Crawling from the Wreckage - Thoughts on the Rebuilding the Left Project. First published in Red & Black Notes #13, Spring 2001, This article has been archived on libcom.org from the Red and Black Notes website.
Anti-poverty in Ontario - Red and Black Notes
The Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) is one of the best known anti-poverty organizations in Ontario. It has acquired a reputation for militant direct action tactics on such issues as affordable housing, welfare, homelessness, and immigrant and refugee rights. In a political climate where powerful politicians and vested interests wish the poor would just quietly die, OCAP has proven to be a vocal critic.
Review of Review of Labour of Love by Buzz Hargrove - Red and Black Notes
Review of Labour of Love by Buzz Hargrove with Wayne Skene, McFarland, Walter & Ross. Buzz Hargrove is one of the best-known trade unionists in Canada, and was at the time head of the Canadian Auto Workers.
Cab drivers wildcat against management racism
Submitted by Ed on May 16 2009 15:44
At least 25 taxi drivers in Saskatoon, Canada, have been suspended by United Cabs after raising allegations of racism and discrimination by their employer at a demonstration Wednesday. The company denies the allegations and says it moved to lock out the employees for a wildcat strike.
Canadian auto-workers occupy factory
Submitted by Ed on Mar 19 2009 18:43
A group of disgruntled workers at a recently closed auto parts supply company in Windsor, Ontario have taken over the plant.
Bus driver rehired after co-workers wildcat
Submitted by Ed on Jul 8 2008 17:19
A driver for Coast Mountain Bus Company near Vancouver who was fired in late June is now back at work after his colleagues took wildcat strike action.
Prisoner riot reverses smoking ban
Submitted by Mike Harman on Feb 11 2008 11:19
A smoking ban at 18 prisons in Quebec was reversed this week after a riot by prisoners.
Occupation of Ledco plant ends
Submitted by Mike Harman on Jan 28 2008 16:01
Workers at the Ledco tool and die plant in Kitchener, Ontario ended a three day occupation after a judge ruled it illegal.
Canada: support workers strike at New Brunswick Community College
Submitted by jef costello on Jan 22 2008 10:36
500 workers, including lab technicians and canteen, security and cleaning staff, are currently striking over pay.
Canada: bank workers strike over pay
Submitted by jef costello on Jan 14 2008 22:44
62 workers at CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) in Sudbury went on strike today.
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