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Jun 2, 2017  Unions prepared to fight for precarious workers, say proposed labour reforms are incompleteMeagan Gillmore Ontario introduced changes to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and Labour Relations Act (LRA) on June 1. The proposed changes to labour laws are good, but they won't benefit everyone. |
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Jun 1, 2017  Voices and ideas from the 2017 Canadian Labour Congress Conventionrabble radio rabble radio brings you some of the ideas and voices we heard on the convention floor. And, we introduce you to our new labour reporter. |
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May 31, 2017  Raising minimum wage good for business growth, advocates sayMeagan Gillmore Businesses have nothing to fear about the government's proposal to hike minimum wage to $15 an hour, say some Ontario small businesses and worker advocates. |
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May 29, 2017  Reality TV workers need collective rights: media unionMeagan Gillmore Ontario's Changing Workplaces Review doesn't do enough to recommend protections for the collective rights of workers in the reality TV industry, the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) says. |
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May 29, 2017  Aboriginal recognition and change in AustraliaAsia Pacific Currents Labour updates from the Asia Pacific region and the struggle by Aboriginal people in Australia to get real power. |
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May 25, 2017  Disruption is Power: Angela Davis at the Canadian Labour Congress ConventionNeeds No Introduction Civil rights activist, educator, and author Angela Davis spoke at the 2017 Canadian Labour Congress Convention. Listen to her keynote address here. |
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May 25, 2017 Not Rex: Robots will soon be replicating themselves. What could go wrong?Google says it's tough finding enough nerds to write the long strings of code to maintain their ever-evolving database, so they're bringing in robots to do the work. |
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May 25, 2017  Media guild organizing for order in 'Wild West' of reality TVMeagan Gillmore Workers in reality TV often work in unsafe and unhealthy environments, contributing to professional and personal drama that can rival the action on the shows they create. And, for now, it's legal. |
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May 24, 2017  Don't look for dramatic change to Alberta labour laws in revisions NDP will likely introduce this weekDavid J. Climenhaga Labour law changes expected in legislation in Alberta are not likely to be as bold as those planned by Ontario's Liberal government. |
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May 23, 2017  CLC must strengthen and grow, says re-elected president Hassan YussuffMeagan Gillmore The Canadian Labour Congress must continue to adapt if it wants to thrive, recently acclaimed president Hassan Yussuff says. Increasing the number of people in the movement is his "ultimate priority." |
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May 22, 2017  New president in South Korea and workers healthAsia Pacific Currents Labour updates of workers' struggles from the Asia-Pacific region and analysis of the struggle for workers OHS at Samsung with a new President |
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May 21, 2017  Federally regulated employers must keep pension promises. Stop Bill C-27.CUPE National President Mark Hancock has called on Finance Minister Bill Morneau to withdraw Bill C‑27, “An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985.” Read the CUPE submission here. |
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May 16, 2017  CLC awards First Nations child advocate with human rights honourMeagan Gillmore Indigenous child advocate Cindy Blackstock was awarded the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) award for Outstanding Service to Humanity at the congress's 2017 national convention in Toronto last week. |
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May 12, 2017 WATCH: Canadian Labour Congress street party delivers message to Bay StreetOn May 11, 2017 activists and delegates of the Canadian Labour Congress gathered at the most hallowed ground of Canada's financial elites, for a street party, and to deliver a message. |
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May 10, 2017  Anti-poverty activists urge Ontario to focus on poverty reduction, not just basic incomesMeagan Gillmore Anti-poverty activists are calling Ontario's announcement of a basic income pilot project for low-income adults a positive first step, but say more must be done to help people living in poverty. |
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May 10, 2017  Long work hours don't work for people or the planetDavid Suzuki We work the same hours as 20th century labourers, depleting Earth's resources to produce more goods that we keep working to buy, use and replace in a seemingly endless consumer cycle. |
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May 9, 2017  Ontario's guaranteed basic income pilot misses mark, labour leaders sayMeagan Gillmore Labour leaders in Ontario are criticizing the provincial government's plans to pilot a guaranteed basic income, saying it doesn't address a broken social assistance system and precarious job market. |
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May 8, 2017  Success for women lies in collaboration, say female labour leadersMeagan Gillmore Despite work towards gender equality, women still struggle for recognition in the workforce, and the labour movement. Two women labour leaders weigh in. |
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May 5, 2017  Opposing Duterte's brutal War on Drugs in the PhilippinesAsia Pacific Currents Summary of workers struggles in the Asia Pacific region and update on the effects of Duterte's brutal War on Drugs in the Philippines |
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May 4, 2017  Writing While Black explores how zines can galvanize movements for racialized peopleTania Ehret A standout in this year's Mayworks Festival is the workshop Writing while Black which focuses on zine-making as a social justice and political tool used by folks of colour. |
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May 1, 2017  'Never confuse decency with weakness': Outgoing CLC secretary-treasurer Barbara Byers advises womenMeagan Gillmore To celebrate May Day, rabble is focusing on the accomplishments of women in the workplace. We spoke with outgoing CLC secretary-treasurer Barbara Byers about her work as a labour activist. |
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Apr 30, 2017  Maywork's Journey to Belong highlights art that tells the story of migrant activismMaya Bhullar On Sunday April 30, Mayworks brought together three performances about migrant activism in Journey to Belong. |
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Apr 28, 2017  A movement is building on May Day in defence of immigrant rightsThe immigrants-rights movement, organized by some of the most vulnerable people in the U.S., is hitting the streets in force on May 1. |
 Things to do on the Day of Mourning for Dead and Injured WorkersOn This Day On April 28th we commemorate lives lost at work, and fight like hell for the living |
