Human Rights Day – December 10
Since 1948, Human Rights Day has been celebrated to commemorate [...]
How did we succeed in bringing in maternity and parental leave?
Before 1971, it was impossible to get paid for maternity [...]
Redneck Pride – a union struggle in West Virginia
We have all heard the term “redneck”. Today it is [...]
A history about the fight for a separate SC collective agreement
In 1992 the Public Services Reform Act ordered the reorganization [...]
October 2020: Women’s History Month
In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s [...]
When did the first general strike take place?
WHO: Albert “Ginger” Goodwin WHEN: July 27, 1918 WHERE: British [...]
Be safe – It’s your right
People have not always had the right to be safe. [...]
200 years ago, Scottish workers went on strike for Democracy
In 1820 the workers of Scotland held a general strike. [...]
The origins of Labour Day
For Labour Day 2020, we’re taking a trip into the [...]
How long has the term “unemployment insurance” been used?
It all started in the 1930s. In those days, if [...]