Labour solidarity

5 Minutes

Labour World

Workers in Finland rise up against right-wing pro-NATO government

PV April 12, 2024

By Mark Gruenberg and John Wojcik Shades of the far-right British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher more than 40 years ago: After just over a year in office, Finland’s right-wing pro-NATO Prime Minister Petteri Orpo,...

1 Minute

Canada Labour

Foundry workers in Winnipeg strike to save pensions, seniority

PV April 2, 2024

Workers at train wheel manufacturer Griffin Wheel went on strike March 27, after turning down a contract offer that erodes pensions and seniority rights, and forces them to work overtime. The 181 foundry workers,...

3 Minutes

Canada Labour

AGO strike a fight against precarity, for decent wages

PV April 1, 2024

PV Ontario Bureau Arts workers at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) have been on strike since March 26. Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 535 is fighting for decent wages and against...

1 Minute

Canada Labour

Port of Quebec workers mark 18 months of lockout by rallying at shareholder office

PV March 21, 2024

Port of Quebec longshore workers demonstrated in front of the offices of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) on March 15, the 18-month anniversary of their lockout. The 81 workers, represented...