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With the closing of warehouses in Quebec Amazon is trying to stop its workers from unionizing. But Unifor's director of organizing, Justin Gniposky, says workers are fighting back and still want the protection of labour unions. Plus: Billy Bragg singing' "There is Power in a 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.  

Unions in Ontario have come together to condemn Doug Ford's call of a provincial election instead of taking action. An interview with the president of the Ontario Federation of Labour, Laura Walton. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "We Shall Not be Moved." 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.

Jim Stanford, the director of the Centre for Future Work, says Trump's claims that Canada is subsidizing the US are complete nonsense but democracy is in peril. The LabourStart Report about union events. And singing: "Freedom and Justice." 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.

How fascism is at the core of the US national project. An interview with Jon Milton, a senior communications officer at the Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives. The LabourStart report of union events. And singing: 'All You Fascists 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.    

Teamsters Canada is fighting corporations such as CN that are trying to destroy the constitutional right of workers to bargain collectively. An interview with Paul Boucher the president of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference. Plus: Joe Glazer singing  'Union Train.'  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.   

Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are on strike not only for themselves but to protect the jobs of many more workers. An interview with the president of the Canadian Labour Congress, Bea Bruske. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: 'She's a Rebel Girl.'  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.      

Donald 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.

The federal government has mandated against telework. But the Public Service Alliance of Canada is fighting back for its members - and all Canadian workers. Also: the LabourStart report about union events. And the Workers' Song Community project.  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.

A report by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions  has shown that there has been a sharp increase in spending on for-profit nursing agencies. Billions of dollars are being spent in the sector without much regulation and transparency on how the private companies operate. An interview with the report’s author Queen’s University  professor Joan Almost. 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.

When 200 Amazon workers in Laval Quebec unionized the company argued in court that signing cards to join the union was unconstitutional. No. Card-signing is legal in Canada and the best way to organize a union. An interview with McGill assistant professor Barry Eidlin. The LabourStart report about union events. And Billy Bragg singing: 'There is Power in a 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.

The United States has elected a fascist president with unchecked powers. What the effect on Canada will be. An interview with the president of Unifor, Lana Payne. The resistance against fascism in the US. The LabourStart Report about union events. And singing: 'All You Fascists 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.

Albertan consumers and businesses have overpaid $24 billion in electricity costs since the sector was de-regulated in 2001. The Alberta Federation of Labour has released a report calling for re-regulation and a new Crown Corporation to be called Alberta Power. An 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.

Artificial Intelligence is changing workplaces with some benefits and many risks. The Canadian Union of Public Employees has produced an AI guide for unionists. An interview with CUPE Senior Researcher Sarah Ryan.  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.

If 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.  

In 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.  

Unifor - Canada’s largest private sector union – has developed a national industrial strategy for the country’s aerospace sector. Plus: the LabourStart report.  And rappin' for a new 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.

The 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.

After 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 Canadian workers.

Labour Leaders are meeting at the conference of the International Labour Organization  in Geneva to discuss issues such as social justice, decent work and biological hazards. Canada has joined the ILO's Global Coalition for Social Justice which will hold its inaugural meeting at the conference. Unions in Canada are represented at the ILO by the Canadian Labour Congress. 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.

A 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 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.