January 22, 2020

2 Minutes

Canada Labour

Labour cannot remain silent in the face of war

Editorial January 22, 2020

On February 25, the Canadian Labour Congress holds its annual “Lobby Day.” Hundreds of union activists participate, meeting with MPs to press for legislation and action on issues that matter most to working people....

2 Minutes

Labour

Unifor shuts down the Co-op Refinery

PV January 22, 2020

Regina police arrest picketers On January 20, Unifor escalated action in solidarity with locked out workers at Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), members of Unifor Local 594. Several hundred reinforcement picketers arrived from across the...

4 Minutes

Canada Labour

Mass solidarity for Ontario teachers

PV January 22, 2020

In a scene reminiscent of the Mike Harris era, Ontario teachers are escalating their protracted struggle against a Conservative provincial government. Secondary schools in selected locations across the province closed on January 21, as...

2 Minutes

World

British government puts left-wing and green groups extremism list

PV January 22, 2020

In a move that clearly clamps down on dissent, the British government has published a list of extremist groups which puts left-wing groups and green campaigners together with neo-Nazis and white supremacists. The leaked...