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RadioLabourCanadaWhat? No federal Labour Minister?While Canada negotiates new trade relations around the world Mark Carney did not include a Labour Minister in his cabinet. A RadioLabour interview with the president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Mark Hancock. Plus the LabourStart report about union events. And singing: Rockin' Solidarity. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2025-05-2320 min
RadioLabourCanadaAlberta education workers fight secret anti-labour departmentA secret office of the Alberta UCP government has been preventing school divisions from paying decent wages to their workers for years. The lack of adequate funding has been hurting students. A RadioLabour interview with the president of CUPE Alberta, Rory Gill. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2025-02-2117 min
RadioLabourCanadaTrump attacks millions of workers in OntarioDonald Trump has threated to impose a tariff of 25 per cent on goods from Canada. A RadioLabour interview with the president of the Ontario Federation of Labour, Laura Walton. Plus the LabourStart report on union events. And singing: 'Hold That Line.' RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2024-12-0615 min
RadioLabourCanadaSteelworkers will fight Trump's terrible tariffsIf Donald Trump is re-elected as US president he may once again impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. A RadioLabour interview with USW District 6 Director Kevon Stewart. Plus the LabourStart report about union events. And singing: U N I O N. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2024-10-1823 min
RadioLabourCanadaHow US unions are fighting the fascist attackIn this, the second in a two part series the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act is described. A RadioLabour interview with Harris Freeman, a professor of labour and employment law at Western New England University. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2024-10-0419 min
RadioLabourCanadaThe fascist attack on US unionsThe Republican policy document 'Project 2025' calls for an end to public service unions, mass deportation of immigrant workers and other attacks on labour. A RadioLabour interview with Harris Freeman, a professor of labour and employment law at Western New England University. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2024-09-2015 min
RadioLabourCanadaThe attack on unionists in Hong KongAfter the 2020 elections in Hong Kong, 47 pro-democracy activists were arrested. Two weeks ago fourteen activists who pleaded guilty were convicted. Carol Ng, chair of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) has been jailed without bail for three years. A RadioLabour interview with the executive director of the Hong Kong Labor Rights Monitor, Christopher Siu-tat Mung. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadi...2024-06-1408 min
RadioLabourCanadaJulian Assange and the death penaltyA UK court has allowed former Wikileaks editor Julian Assange to further appeal his extradition to the United States. The US government has charged him under its Espionage Act of 1917 which includes execution and severe solitary confinement. The International Federation of Journalists has been fighting to have Assange released from the UK's Belmarsh prison where he has been held for the past five years. In Canada IFJ affiliates include Unifor and the Canadian Media Guild. RadioLabour journalists are accredited by the IFJ. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events...2024-05-2410 min
RadioLabourCanadaAlberta labour fights Canada's first Right-to-Work legislationIn 2020 the United Conservative government in Alberta introduced the country's first Right-to-Work legislation which restricted how unions worked, even restricting their charitable contributions. But the Alberta Federation of Labour has been fighting Bill 32 with success. Its "Everything is Core" strategy provides lessons for labour in other provinces. A RadioLabour interview with AFL president Gil McGowan. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2024-04-2614 min
RadioLabourCanadaFood riders take on Deliveroo globallyThe International Transport Workers Federation has established a global network, called Rights4Workers, to support gig workers such as food deliverers. In Canada the ITF represents unions such as Unifor. A RadioLabour interview with the ITF’s Young Transport Workers and Future of Work Officer, Baker Khundakji. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2024-04-1209 min
RadioLabourCanadaLabour's Our Times magazine closes. What's next for Canadian labour media?After 42 years the magazine of quality labour journalism, Our Times, is closing. In a special webinar organized by the Toronto Workers' History Project (TWHP) labour media activists and historians discussed the closing of the magazine, the state of labour journalism in Canada and what may come next. The webinar was moderated by Frank Saptel and included presentations by Ron Verzuh, Derek Blackadder, Lorraine Endicott, Michelle LeBlanc, Marc Belanger and Nora Loreto. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing wo...2024-03-221h 03
RadioLabourCanadaLabour fighting fascists to protect democracyThe international labour movement has started a global campaign to protect democracy. This RadioLabour report features comments by Luc Triangle, the general secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation which represents the Canadian Labour Congress at the world level. It also includes a presentation about democracy in the US by the president of the AFL-CIO, Liz Shuler. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian wo...2024-03-0815 min
RadioLabourCanadaThe world needs 44 million more teachersThe United Nations has released a report decrying the world crisis in education: a shortage of millions of trained teachers, low pay for educators, inadequate teaching facilities and more. A RadioLabour report featuring comments by the general-secretary of Education International, David Edwards. EI's affiliate in Canada is the Canadian Teachers' Federation. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2024-03-0109 min
RadioLabourCanadaWhy are Black teachers quitting?February is Black History month in Canada and the United States. About 1.5 million Canadians report being Black. They need their history, culture and experiences in the workplace better understood. Why are Black people leaving the teaching profession? What is anti-Black racism? A RadioLabour interview with the president of the Ontario Teacher' Federation of Ontario, Karen Brown. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers....2024-02-1622 min
RadioLabourCanadaFinally federal anti-scab legislation?As the federal government opened its 2024 parliamentary session Unifor called for faster implementation of anti-scab legislation in the federal jurisdiction plus the need to reform Employment Insurance and why Canada needs to adopt effective industrial strategies. A RadioLabour interview with the president of Unifor, Lana Payne. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2024-02-0210 min
RadioLabourCanada2024: Year of the Fascist?The rise of fascism in the United States and other countries needs to be confronted by unions and other progressive organizations. A special RadioLabour programme about the difference between authoritarianism and fascism. Plus the LabourStart Report about union events. And singing: "All You Fascists Are Bound to Lose." RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2024-01-1215 min
RadioLabourCanadaEd Broadbent: Social democracy needs unionsFormer federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent is the co-author of a recently published book, Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Years Fighting for Equality with Francis Abele, Jonathan Sas and Luke Savage. In this interview with RadioLabour Broadbent discusses the role of trade unions in social democracy. He argues for the right of workers to join a union as soon as they start a job. He also talks about the rise of fascism in the United States. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a foc...2023-10-2014 min
RadioLabourCanadaEnglish lessons for labour unionistsRadioLabour is proposing to start English as an Additional Language (ADL) lessons for trade unionists. The service will include an audio newscast, the English scripts translated into many languages and an English lesson. Please visit www.radiolabour.net to sign a petition in support of the service. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2023-10-0604 min
RadioLabourCanadaThe battle of the labour songsFor the first time in history a song produced by a singer with no chart-success history debuted as Billboard's #1. The song was sung by the American folksinger, Oliver Anthony. But the British singer Billie Bragg sang back saying that complaining was not enough and that Anthony should join a union. In other news a new General Secretary for the International Trade Union Confederation will be acclaimed. RadioLabour will be starting English as an Additional Language lessons for unionists. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the wo...2023-09-1513 min
RadioLabourCanadaEducators being violently attackedSeventy-seven per cent of members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (EFTO) say they have personally experienced violence or witnessed violence against another staff member, according to a survey conducted for the Federation. This week on RadioLabour, we share comments from Karen Brown, president of the ETFO. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 2023-05-1913 min
RadioLabourCanadaHong Kong's crackdown on unionsIn 2020, the Beijing governments forced the Hong Kong government to pass a National Security Law. The legitimate labour confederation was shut down. The wife of the general secretary of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions, Elizabeth Tang, was arrested March 9, 2023, when she visited her husband in prison. Elizabeth Tang is General Secretary of the International Domestic Workers Federation. Today, a RadioLabour interview with the executive director of the Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor, Christopher Siu-Tat Mung. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a f...2023-03-3107 min
RadioLabourCanadaLabour helping Pakistani garment workersThe global unions UNI and IndustriALL created a successful programme to protect garment workers in Bangladesh after the Rana Plaza disaster which killed 1,200 mainly young women and wounded 2,400 others. The programme, called the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Garment and Textile Industry, has now been extended to Pakistan. A RadioLabour interview with the Deputy General Secretary of UNI Global Union, Alke Boessiger. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to pr...2023-02-2405 min
RadioLabourCanadaCanada ratifies global labour lawThe Canadian Labour Congress was instrumental in getting the International Labour Organization to adopt a new global labour law which is aimed at eliminating violence and harassment at work. Canada is the 25th country to ratify Convention 190 of the International Labour Organization. A RadioLabour interview with CLC Executive Vice-President Siobhán Vipond. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2023-02-1707 min
RadioLabourCanadaBlack women and union leadershipKaren Brown, the president of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, has been named one Canada's most accomplished Black women leaders. In an interview with RadioLabour, she talks about the challenges facing young racialized women in the labour movement. Her message: find your passion and get involved in the union. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2023-02-1012 min
RadioLabourCanadaLabour at the UN's COP27A RadioLabour interview with Education International's research coordinator Jennifer Ulrick about the need to teach the next generation about climate change. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2022-11-0408 min
RadioLabourCanadaWhistleblowing to save public servicesKrista Devine, the General Counsel for the Public Service Alliance of Canada, joins RadioLabour this week to describe why whistle blowing is crucial to the development of quality public services. Plus the need for more teachers to save the planet and Marc Bélanger shares the LabourStart Report about union events. Finally: 'You Knew Granpa, You Knew" by Australia's Victorian Trade Union Choir. Used with permission. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It...2022-10-2815 min
RadioLabourCanadaTeachers needed to save the planetThis week on RadioLabour, we explore how to fight for social justice globally. To meet the climate crisis the world needs teachers to help educate the next generation of young people. Marc Bélanger also shares the LabourStart report about union events. Finally, we share “Everyday People.” “Everyday People” was produced by the United Food and Commercial Workers’ Union – UFCW-Canada. 2022-10-2415 min
RadioLabourCanadaChaos in the aviation industryThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) held its global convention in Montréal September 27 to October 7, 2022. Labour was represented by the International Transport Workers' Federation. The ITF called for a New Deal for Aviation. A RadioLabour interview with the ITF's Civil Aviation Secretary, Gabriel Mocho Rodriguez. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2022-10-0706 min
RadioLabourCanadaThe federal Conservatives are now the Convoy Party of CanadaRadioLabour returns with a critique of Pierre Poilevre's recent appointment of leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. CUPE National President Mark Hancock says the take-over of the federal Conservative party is a disaster for working people, but they can fight back and win. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2022-09-1604 min
RadioLabourCanadaScott Doherty's run for Unifor PresidentMarc Bélanger reports: Scott Doherty is running for Unifor's presidency. Doherty, Unifor's Executive Assistant to the National President, is talking to his union's members all across the country about their struggles for better wages and working conditions. RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2022-05-0604 min
RadioLabourCanadaThe latest World Women's Conference ends with a call for equal pay for work of equal valueMarc Bélanger reports: The International Trade Union Confederation finished its 4th World Women's Conference with a call for equal pay for work of equal value now. The new chief of the International Labour Organization wants decent work for informal workers. Plus the LabourStart Report about union events. And singing" 'The Equal Pay Song.' RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2022-04-0115 min
RadioLabourCanadaSmelter wars in B.C.Marc Bélanger explores when smelter workers in Trail fought for their right to a union and a collective agreement in the 1940s. Bélanger interviews author Ron Verzuh about his new book ‘Smelter Wars’ (published by University of Toronto Press), sharing the story and what lessons can be learned from it today. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2022-03-1110 min
RadioLabourCanadaDomestic violence in Canada kills six women a dayUnifor has been campaigning for years to end violence against women, both at home and at work. For International Women's Day RadioLabour interviewed the Secretary-Treasurer of Unifor, Lana Payne. Ms. Payne is one of the labour leaders who fought to have domestic violence legislation introduced in every jurisdiction in Canada. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2022-03-0414 min
RadioLabourCanadaOnly 11% of Africans are vaccinatedMarc Bélanger reports on a union call for a TRIPS waiver for Africa. Plus the right-wing attack on unions in India. The LabourStart Report of union events. Music this week is provided by Joe Glazer and friends singing 'Solidarity Forever'. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2022-02-2515 min
RadioLabourCanadaA week to show union loveIt's a week to show union love. Unions in the UK are celebrating HeartUnions Week. Plus: The AFL-CIO builds a union coalition to organize Amazon. Marc Bélanger shares the LabourStart which reports on union events around the world. Song featured: 'You Fascists Are Bound To Lose'. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.2022-02-1815 min
RadioLabourCanadaUsing AI to privatize educationUsing AI to privatize education RadioLabour reports on how artificial intelligence is replacing teachers. Plus labour’s global fight for human rights. LabourStart's report on events around the world is presented. And UnioNation sings: 'She's a Rebel Girl'. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on union issues and events with a focus on labour organizations in developing countries. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of union news of interest to Canadian workers. 2022-02-1115 min
RadioLabourCanadaHow Foodora couriers won a major union victoryRadioLabour's Canada Report: Foodora workers proved that couriers are dependent workers. Plus: 200,000 seafarers are stuck at sea. And more.2020-06-2615 minRadioLabourCanadaCUPE says white privilege must be confrontedRadioLabour's Canada Report: CUPE president Mark Hancock tells his 700,000 members that Black lives matter, and white privilege must be acknowledged and confronted.2020-06-1915 minRadioLabourCanadaWTO agreement will give corporations more control over countries' dataRadioLabour's Canada Report: A world e-commerce agreement could give big data corporations control over Canadian regulations. And, a global law could help women during the pandemic.2020-06-1215 minRadioLabourCanadaCanadian union fights America's notorious immigration policeRadioLabour's Canada Report: How the BCGEU used its shareholder power to attack Thomson Reuters' contracts with ICE.2020-06-0515 minRadioLabourCanadaLong-term care workers deserve long-term decent jobsRadioLabour's Canada Report: The shame of long-term care homes. CERB denies income to hundreds of thousands. And more.2020-05-2915 minRadioLabourCanadaThe pandemic and women workersRadioLabour's Canada Report: Pandemic hits women workers in male-dominated sectors the hardest.2020-05-2215 minRadioLabourCanadaReorganizing the economy will be done under NAFTA 2.0RadioLabour's Canada Report: Steelworkers say CUSMA -- the new Canada-US-Mexico trade deal -- is flawed.2020-05-1515 minRadioLabourCanadaLabour working for a redesigned economyRadioLabour's Canada Report: The Canadian Labour Congress and Unifor are organizing to build permanent changes for front-line workers.2020-05-0815 minRadioLabourCanadaRetail food workers need respect not abuseRadioLabour's Canada Report: The UFCW is helping retail food workers during the pandemic. Plus, the world needs a global social protection plan.2020-05-0115 minRadioLabourCanadaHow the right wing will take advantage of the pandemicRadioLabour's Canada Report: Naomi Klein explains how the right will use the crisis to implement its ideas; Unifor calls for post-pandemic restructuring.2020-04-2415 minRadioLabourCanadaOntario destroyed millions of respirators health-care workers needRadioLabour's Canada Report: How unions are supporting health-care workers in Ontario and B.C.2020-04-1715 minRadioLabourCanadaThe women on the front lines are not getting the respect or pay they deserveRadioLabour's Canada Report: An interview with CLC secretary-treasurer Marie Clarke Walker, and a message of support to Unifor members.2020-04-1015 minRadioLabourCanadaOntario's COVID-19 plans for workers need much more workRadioLabour's Canada Report: An interview with OFL president Patty Coates; CUPE's support of front-line workers; and more.2020-04-0315 minRadioLabourCanadaReboot post-pandemic economy with green technologies says CLC presidentRadioLabour's Canada Report: An interview with CLC president Hassan Yussuff. Child care during the pandemic. And more.2020-03-2715 minRadioLabourCanadaHow many health-care workers will die?RadioLabour's Canada Report: What needs to be done to protect health-care workers?2020-03-2015 minRadioLabourCanadaThe federal bank privatizing Canada's public servicesRadioLabour's Canada Report: The publicly owned Canada Infrastructure Bank is being used to subsidize the profits of privateering corporations.2020-03-0615 minRadioLabourCanadaOntario labour board says gig workers can unionizeRadioLabour's Canada Report: Foodora couriers can form a union. Uber drivers up next. And more.2020-02-2815 minRadioLabourCanadaA teacher uprising in OntarioRadioLabour's Canada Report: 200,000 strike to protect quality education for the children. And more.2020-02-2115 minRadioLabourCanadaAlberta wants to steal wages from its employeesRadioLabour's Canada Report: The Alberta government wants to steal one percent in wages from its workers. And more.2020-02-1415 minRadioLabourCanadaStop the killings -- enforce the lawsRadioLabour's Canada Report: On the first anniversary of a mine disaster in Brazil, steelworkers say never again in Canada. And more.2020-02-0715 minRadioLabourCanadaWant to tackle the climate crisis? Free public transit is a good startRadioLabour's Canada Report: The Amalgamated Transit Union says fare-free transportation can help solve the climate crisis. And more.2020-01-3115 minRadioLabourCanadaUnifor president arrested while protecting pensionsRadioLabour's Canada Report: Unifor president Jerry Dias was arrested while picketing for the 800 workers locked out at Regina's Co-op refinery. And more.2020-01-2414 minRadioLabourCanadaUber Black drivers want to stay out of the redRadioLabour's Canada Report: The UFCW says Uber Black drivers are employees and eligible to unionize. And more.2020-01-1715 minRadioLabourCanadaStriking back for the studentsRadioLabour's Canada Report: Secondary school teachers strike against the Ford government's cuts to education. And more.2020-01-1015 minRadioLabourCanadaLabour at the UN's disastrous climate conferenceRadioLabour's Canada Report: Activists were thrown out of the COP25 conference in Madrid when governments refused to act, but the struggle continues.2019-12-2015 minRadioLabourCanadaDiscrimination against people of faith in the workplaceRadioLabour's Canada Report: A union organizer says help stop discrimination against people of faith. The UN's Declaration of Human Rights. And more.2019-12-1315 minRadioLabourCanadaTeachers' strike and poetry on the picket lineRadioLabour's Canada Report: Ontario teachers strike for the students. And the poetry of a B.C. picket line.2019-12-0615 minRadioLabourCanadaA Canadian union in PalestineRadioLabour's Canada Report: Unifor is helping Palestinian truck drivers at the separation wall between Palestine and Israel. And more.2019-11-2915 minRadioLabourCanadaLabour denounces U.S. declaration on illegal Israeli settlementsRadioLabour's Canada Report: Labour has condemned a U.S. policy change which says that Israeli settlements in Palestine are legal.2019-11-2215 minRadioLabourCanadaTeachers tell Ford to stop hurting the childrenRadioLabour's Canada Report: Teachers in Ontario are for students and against cuts to education -- an interview with ETFO president Sam Hammond.2019-11-1515 minRadioLabourCanadaOntario elementary and secondary teachers in strike positionRadioLabour Canada Report: Teachers and other education workers are fighting Ford government cuts. Also, how Chicago teachers won.2019-11-0815 minRadioLabourCanadaA new kind of union -- community chapters and media workersRadioLabour Canada Report: How Unifor's Canadian Freelance Union represents independent media workers. And more.2019-11-0115 minRadioLabourCanadaLabour lobbies for UN law to regulate multinational labour practicesRadioLabour Canada Report: Help needed for the millions hidden in global supply chains.2019-10-2515 minRadioLabourCanadaArrested while trying to stop the killing of temporary workersRadioLabour Canada Report: Seven women protesting the death of temporary workers arrested while occupying Doug Ford's constituency office.2019-10-1815 minRadioLabourCanadaCanada needs a publicly owned postal banking systemRadioLabour Canada Report: CUPW wants Canada Post to provide banking services.2019-10-1115 minRadioLabourCanadaGig workers are employees, not independent contractorsRadioLabour Canada Report: Workers at Uber, Lyft and Foodora are employees and they want unions.2019-10-0415 minRadioLabourCanadaHow to protect workers so the world can move to greener economiesRadioLabour Canada Report: Labour's fight for a just transition to green economies.2019-09-2715 minRadioLabourCanadaWe have only nine years left: unions support global climate strikesRadioLabour Canada Report: Unions support young people in their global climate strikes because it will be their world that suffers.2019-09-2015 minRadioLabourCanadaWhere's the beef?RadioLabour Canada Report: Lab-grown meat and unions. A workers' revolution in the UK? Paid leave in B.C. And more.2019-09-1315 minRadioLabourCanadaEvery day should be Labour's DayRadioLabour's Canada Report September 6 to 13, 2019. Labour's five point agenda to make every day Labour's Day.2019-09-0615 minRadioLabourCanadaTeachers teaching the world about democracyRadioLabour's Canada Report July 26 to August 2, 2019 - Canadians help lead the struggle for democracy at the Global Congress of Education International in Bangkok.2019-07-2615 minRadioLabourCanadaTrade NAFTA 2.0 for a better dealRadioLabour's Canada Report July 12 to 19, 2019. The proposed replacement for NAFTA is not good enough. U.S. labour also opposes NAFTA 2.0. The LabourStart Report. And more.2019-07-1215 minRadioLabourCanadaGym and fitness workers fight unhealthy jobsRadioLabour's Canada Report July 5 to 12, 2019. Poor pay, no sick leave for gym and fitness workers; global wage inequality worsens; the LabourStart report; and more.2019-07-0515 minRadioLabourCanadaHow a Canadian negotiated a global law against violence at workRadioLabour's Canada Report June 28 to July 5, 2019. CLC Secretary-treasurer negotiates ILO convention, teachers are fighting education cuts in Ontario, the LabourStart Report, and more.2019-06-2815 minRadioLabourCanadaHey Trump! Stop caging refugee childrenRadioLabour's Canada Report June 21 to 28, 2019. The U.S. has separated 2,500 children from their refugee parents, Canada supports international law against workplace violence and more.2019-06-2015 minRadioLabourCanadaHow McGill saved the ILO from the NazisRadioLabour's Canada Report June 14 to 21, 2019. McGill provided a refuge for the ILO during WWII, a treaty to stop violence against women, the LabourStart Report, and more.2019-06-1415 minRadioLabourCanadaOntario to cap wages of a million public sector workersRadioLabour's Canada Report: Ontario caps public sector wages at one per cent. Labour wins paid leave for domestic violence in Saskatchewan. The LabourStart Report about union events.2019-06-0715 minRadioLabourCanadaCanadian companies rejecting Bangladesh safety AccordRadioLabour's Canada Report May 30 to June 7, 2019. The Bangladesh Fire and Safety Accord rejected by Mark's and Sport Chek, the LabourStart Report, and singing: 'Every Stitch'.2019-05-3115 minRadioLabourCanadaHow women sparked the Winnipeg General StrikeRadioLabour's Canada Report May 24 to 31, 2019. Women were the first to walk off the job during the Winnipeg strike, the gender pay gap seems stuck at 20 per cent, and singing: 'Bread and Roses.'2019-05-2415 minRadioLabourCanadaLabour fights for LGBTQI2S rights today and every dayRadioLabour's Canada Report May 17 to 24, 2019. May 17 is the International Day Against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia, a sweet & sour deal at GM's Oshawa plant, and the LabourStart report.2019-05-1715 minRadioLabourCanadaUnionizing bike couriers in the gig economyRadioLabour's Canada Report May 10 to 17, 2019 -- Foodora couriers in Toronto want a union, labour demands a new social contract, the LabourStart report about union events and more.2019-05-1015 minRadioLabourCanadaAbused temporary migrant workers can't change employersRadioLabour's Canada Report May 3 - 10, 2019 -- The UFCW wants abused temporary migrant workers to be able to change employers, The LabourStart Report, and more.2019-05-0315 minRadioLabourCanada'Stop child labour' says BC Federation of LabourRadioLabour's Canada Report April 26 - May 3, 2019 -- British Columbia should end child labour with new laws says BC Fed. Also -- the LabourStart report about union events, and remembering Rana Plaza.2019-04-2615 minRadioLabourCanadaMany more lobbyists hired to stop pharmacareRadioLabour's Canada Report April 19-26, 2019 -- Nurses say lobbyists are trying to stop pharmacare, what happened when British tourists supported a picket line, the LabourStart report and more.2019-04-1815 minRadioLabourCanadaThe Ontario Federation of Labour says -- 'On April 17, tell Ford what he can do with his budget'RadioLabour's Canada Report April 12-19, 2019 -- Ontario unions are planning an Anti-Ford Day of Action, Google's employees are fighting for temp workers, and more.2019-04-1215 minRadioLabourCanadaNova Scotia union says -- help the sick!RadioLabour's Canada report April 5-12, 2019 -- health care in Nova Scotia is in a crisis, corporate lobbyists are fighting pharmacare, and more.2019-04-0515 minRadioLabourCanadaHow to fight the U.S. 'security' tariffs affecting 33,000 Canadian jobsRadioLabour's March 29 to April 5 report: USW's Ken Neumann on Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, unions helping refugees in Lebanon, and more.2019-03-2915 minRadioLabourCanadaUnion leaders attend the UN Conference on the Status of WomenOn RadioLabour for March 22-29 - Karen Campbell of the ETFO talks about the UN's Commission on the Status of Women conference, and a call by a young activist with autism for action on climate change.2019-03-2215 minRadioLabourCanadaUnions fight surge to privatize Ontario's health care: RadioLabour's Canada Report for March 15-22, 2019Also on RadioLabour this week: domestic workers from the Philippines struggle for respect and fair pay, the LabourStart report and singing. Who does the work? We do!2019-03-1515 minRadioLabourCanadaWhy women need to join unions now -- RadioLabour's Canada Report for March 8-15, 2019CLC Secretary Treasurer Marie Clarke Walker says "Join a union!" -- an epic attempt at global equal pay for work of equal value; and the LabourStart report about union events.2019-03-0815 minRadioLabourCanadaAre organized thugs killing people with drugs in B.C.? RadioLabour's Canada Report for March 1-8, 2019The BCGEU wants a public inquiry into organized crime and drug overdosing; OFL to fight health-care privatization; African labour leader arrested in Zimbabwe.2019-03-0115 minRadioLabourCanadaUNIFOR's fight against GM Oshawa closure continues to build -- RadioLabourIn the RadioLabour Country report for February 8 to 14, UNIFOR calls for boycott of GM cars from Mexico and ILO Maternity Protection at Work.2019-02-0815 minRadioLabourCanadaFor many Canadians, it's the rent or the medicine - RadioLabourWeekly labour roundup by RadioLabour for Feb. 1-7, 2019 focuses on national pharmacare, the opioid crisis and the need for new rules for the global economic order.2019-02-0115 minRadioLabourCanadaIntroducing RadioLabour Canada on rabble.carabble.ca welcomes long running international labour show RadioLabour to rabble podcasts. Enjoy the inaugural show!2019-01-1114 min