Tag: Unions

Fair Wages: Another Example of the Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part Three: The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)

Introduction I was surprised to read an article from Kiri Vadivelu (December 31, 2024, "No to Legislative Strikebreaking! Victory to Postal Workers!") in The Red Review, a "Socialist Action journal." [Socialist Action is an allegedly socialist organization]. Vadivelu was a candidate for mayor in the last municipal elections in Toronto--and I voted for him since he … Continue reading Fair Wages: Another Example of the Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part Three: The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) →

A List of the Largest Employers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Introduction I have indicated the largest employers in a number of cities throughout Canada (such as Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal). Generally, the basis for the determination of the largest employers has been the number of employees. In the case of Winnipeg, I have decided to use a variety of measures in order to … Continue reading A List of the Largest Employers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada →

Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Sixteen: Private Sector, The Northwest Territories

Introduction A local leader of a leftist workers' organization here in Toronto stated that I kept repeating the same thing. Yes, I did--the issue is the same throughout. How can the so-called left refer to a fair wage or a decent job even in unionized settings when workers are used as things by employers for … Continue reading Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Sixteen: Private Sector, The Northwest Territories →

Fair Wages: Another Example of the Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part Two: Unifor

Introduction I was surprised to read an article from Kiri Vadivelu (December 31, 2024, "No to Legislative Strikebreaking! Victory to Postal Workers!") in The Red Review, a "Socialist Action journal." [Socialist Action is an allegedly socialist organization]. Vadivelu was a candidate for mayor in the last municipal elections in Toronto--and I voted for him since he … Continue reading Fair Wages: Another Example of the Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part Two: Unifor →

Call from Gaza Unions to US Workers: Put Your Solidarity Into Action to Stop the Genocide

The following was posted on the Socialist Project's website (https://socialistproject.ca/2025/05/call-from-gaza-unions-to-us-workers/):  To the Free Trade Unions in the United States of America and to every free worker and trade unionist fighting for justice, freedom, and human dignity. We salute you on the eve of International Workers’ Day, a day that embodies the unity and solidarity of … Continue reading Call from Gaza Unions to US Workers: Put Your Solidarity Into Action to Stop the Genocide →

Working for an Employer May Be Dangerous to Your Health, Part Eight

Introduction Given that the National Day of Mourning is on April 28, I thought that it was appropriate to write another post on this topic. I provide some quotes from various sources to show how worker health and safety is, in one way or another, not taken all that seriously in a society dominated by … Continue reading Working for an Employer May Be Dangerous to Your Health, Part Eight →

Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Fifteen: Private Sector, British Columbia

Introduction A local leader of a leftist workers' organization here in Toronto stated that I kept repeating the same thing. Yes, I did--the issue is the same throughout. How can the so-called left refer to a fair wage or a decent job even in unionized settings when workers are used as things by employers for … Continue reading Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Fifteen: Private Sector, British Columbia →

Corporations Paying Their Fair Share of Taxes: The Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions: Part One, the National Union of Public and General Employees Union (NUPGE)

Introduction I have pointed out that the major Canadian unions use cliches like "fair contracts."  In particular, I have pointed out in another post (Fair Contracts or Collective Agreements: The Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part Four: The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) (The Second Largest Union in Canada)) that the National … Continue reading Corporations Paying Their Fair Share of Taxes: The Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions: Part One, the National Union of Public and General Employees Union (NUPGE) →

Fair Wages: Another Example of the Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part One: The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW)

Introduction I was surprised to read an article from Kiri Vadivelu (December 31, 2024, "No to Legislative Strikebreaking! Victory to Postal Workers!") in The Red Review, a "Socialist Action journal." [Socialist Action is an allegedly socialist organization]. Vadivelu was a candidate for mayor in the last municipal elections in Toronto--and I voted for him since he … Continue reading Fair Wages: Another Example of the Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part One: The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) →

Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Fourteen: Private Sector, British Columbia

Introduction The power or employers to dictate to workers is hardly confined to Canada, of course. Various countries dominated by the class of employers have the right to dictate to workers except as limited by the collective agreement (and, of course, certain legislative acts). Collective Agreement Between City TV Vancouver & Omni BC Operations, A … Continue reading Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Fourteen: Private Sector, British Columbia →