In this month’s episode, Tiffany, Brittany, and Elise chat about union revitalization, strikes across Europe known as the Summer of Our Discontent, organizing for possible strike or job action, and strike myths. They will also conduct an exciting interview with the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU) President Laura Walton on the work they are doing organizing for power.
Show Notes:
Are young workers ready to save the US labour movement? | LSE Business Review
Barista Uprising
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/30/1106884406/coffee-shop-starbucks-baristas-union-election-cafe
Britain Gears up for a Summer of Labour Discontent: https://www.news-next.in/britain-gears-up-for-a-summer-of-labor-discontent/
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers response to Opinium poll: https://www.rmt.org.uk/news/rmt-on-opinium-poll/
Repeal Bill 124 petition: https://cupe.on.ca/repealbill124/
CUPE 998, Busting Myths about Unions
https://998.cupe.ca/files/2017/10/Busting-the-myths-about-union-1.pdf
Summer of Labour Unrest expected as Inflation Soars and Contracts Run Out
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/labour-strikes-summer-unrest-negotiations-1.6505522
