Category Archives: Labour

Machinists Endorse Dewar for NDP Federal Leadership!

Posted on 07/02/2012 by Alastair

Friday February 3, 2012
 For Immediate Release
 Toronto,ON– The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers today announced, they are endorsing Paul Dewar for the leadership of the federal NDP.
“We believe Paul Dewar projects our values and those of the average Canadian,” explained IAMAW Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie.
“We were looking for someone that not only [...]

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Black Labour History in Canada and the IAMAW

Posted on 07/02/2012 by Alastair

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Women and African-Canadians entered the workforce in the highest numbers ever in 1940, during the Second Word War. Black employment grew by 150 percent by the end of the war.
A. Philip Randolph
Unions, however, were not so committed to the rights of non-white workers. Thirty-one American Federation of Labour (AFL) affiliates barred black members, as did [...]

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Canada Wide Day of Action Over University Tuition

Posted on 24/01/2012 by Alastair

 

The Canadian Federation of Students is calling for union members and activists of all ages to join them for their February 1st Day of Action.

There are rallies, sit-ins, teach-ins and events going on in cities around British Columbia.
To find out more about the day of action or to sign up for events in your area [...]

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New IAM US Election Ad

Posted on 19/01/2012 by Alastair

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Lastest Edition of Northwest News Published

Posted on 13/01/2012 by Alastair

Click Here To Download File:  NWN_Jan_2012_edistribution copy.pdf [21MB]
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