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In January 2024, shortly after workers in their Laval location had unionized, Amazon announced the closure of its facilities in Quebec. In a most egregious union busting moves, Amazon left 2,000 people out of work and walked away from significant investments in infrastructure to make sure workers wouldn't get a say in their conditions.

Jon Milton, Senior Communications Specialist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, shares some of the ways Labour, the community and municipalities are fighting back against Amazon. Jon also has some tactics not yet deployed to 'bring down' this corporate giant AND its exploitive business model.

Hosted by: Jessa McLean

Call to Action: Boycott Amazon Canada

Related Episodes:

• CUPW Right to Strike was recorded immediately after Canada Post workers were ordered back to work. Its a candid discussion on the state of what's often touted as Canada's strongest union.
• Another guest from the CCPA, Richard Tranjan, with a discussion on The Tenant Class

More Resources:

• Supreme Court Rules Walmart Broke QC Law - Global News
• Union says Amazon closures in Quebec are an attack on unionization - rabble.ca
• Amazon’s Quebec closures are a wake-up call for Canada’s labour movement - CCPA
• How Quebec and Canada can make Amazon pay for union-busting - CCPA

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