Reviewing The State Of The Labour Market – April 2025
Fallout from the Canada-United States trade war seems to be hitting Canadians harder thus far.
Class Struggle
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Total Catastrophe Was Avoided, But Canada Is Heading Rightward
We need an unofficial opposition of mobilized workers ready to fight the coming attack on labour and left-wing politics.
Arbitration Can Be A Powerful Choice In The Union Playbook
A recent strike by child and family service workers in Manitoba demonstrates how unions can use arbitration to complement strikes
The Left Must Rebuild Our Electoral Power
We need a vehicle to meaningfully intervene in the electoral arena to improve the lives of working people
Here Are Labour’s Policy Priorities For The Election
The platforms issued by labour include a compelling list of progressive ideas to transform Canada’s economy and society.
The Liberals And Conservatives Are Proposing Terrible Tax Cuts
We need to tax the rich much more, but that will never be enough on its own to fund what we all need.
Carney May Be Better Than Poilievre, But Serious Issues Remain
A consummate technocrat like Mark Carney, committed in his bones to neoliberalism, can only exacerbate the economic pain
North American Auto Unions Clash Over Trump’s Tariffs
By supporting Trump’s tariffs rather than organizing an internationalist response, the United Auto Workers is treading a dangerous path.
Canada’s Response To Trump’s Trade War Must Centre Workers
Beyond reforming EI and ensuring workers have required benefits to survive, we need a broad-ranging plan of public investment