UManitoba Labour Studies

NEW: “Canadian unions and workers have nothing to gain from war in the Middle East or anywhere else. Their interests lie with workers in Iran and across the world,” writes @AdamDKKing1 in this call for unions to mobilize against the war in Iran. readthemaple.com/canadas-unions…

NEW: The Liberals are to blame for CUPE’s subpar Air Canada settlement, writes @AdamDKKing1. readthemaple.com/liberals-to-bl…

NEW: Canada’s top-paid CEOs made more in the first 33 hours of 2026 than the average worker will all year, writes @AdamDKKing1. readthemaple.com/top-paid-ceos-…

At a time when official statistics are under political pressure elsewhere, Canada has an opportunity and a responsibility to strengthen its own commitment to open, reliable labour relations data. @AdamDKKing1 and I explain why: theconversation.com/why-canada-nee… #canlab #cdnpoli

Reminder that individual paper submissions are due January 15, 2025. #LabourStudies

Canada needs better labour relations data. Read our open letter on the need to restore public access to data tracking work stoppages — and for stronger collection of labour relations statistics. cawls.ca/en/canada-need… #canlab #LabourStudies

📢Canadian Association for Work and Labour Studies annual conference call for papers ⬇️ cawls.ca/en/2026-annual… #canlab #LabourStudies

Can expanding bargaining sector-wide rebuild working-class power? Join @BrockLabour on November 19th at 7:30pm EST for a free webinar on sectoral bargaining, featuring Dr. @AdamDKKing1 and Dr. Sara Slinn. Register today 👉eventbrite.ca/e/bigger-table… #canlab

📢Call for papers: Solidarity Unbound: Work and Labour in an Age of Intersecting Crises. The annual conference of the Canadian Association for Work & Labour Studies @CAWLS_ACETS takes place June 3-5, 2026 in Winnipeg. cawls.ca/en/2026-annual… #canlab #LabourStudies

Solidarity Unbound: Work and Labour in an Age of Intersecting Crises. Labour Studies Program, University of Manitoba. June 3-5, 2026. Panel, roundtable and workshop proposals due Dec 15. Individual paper submissions due Jan 15. Read at cawls.ca/en/2026-annual…

New research from @ccpa shows positive correlation between unionization rates and social well-being, particularly on measures related to the environment, income equality, and public health.  @AdamDKKing1 summarizes the findings for @readthemaple. #canlab readthemaple.com/unions-improve…

Join us Oct 6!

NEW: @AdamDKKing1 breaks down the overwhelming decision by Air Canada flight attendants to reject the wage proposal that ended their recent strike. readthemaple.com/air-canada-fli…

Air Canada flight attendants have a tentative agreement. Assistant professor @AdamDKKing1 was on CBC Radio this morning to talk about it youtu.be/wBuQbVBRuiA?si…

Assistant professor @AdamDKKing1 has a new article in @jacobin about flight attendants at Air Canada fighting for a new contract.

We’re offering LABR 3240, ”Becoming an Advocate,” in compressed form during Winter Term Jan. 17-Feb. 7, 2026. This is a great opportunity to learn how to use human rights, health and safety, workers’ compensation and other procedures to help workers. Don’t miss out! Register now!

NEW: Amazon workers in British Columbia have won union certification, marking a major breakthrough. Now they need to secure a contract, writes @AdamDKKing1. readthemaple.com/amazon-workers…

We’re excited to host @CAWLS_ACETS 2026 conference in Winnipeg!

NEW: @CUPEOntario is fighting the Zionist-instigated firing of a paramedic, writes @AdamDKKing1 in his coverage of the campaign, which includes an interview with @FredHahnCUPE. readthemaple.com/cupe-is-fighti…

NEW: Can @cupw prevent the erosion of full-time work at Canada Post, asks @AdamDKKing1 in the latest issue of Class Struggle. readthemaple.com/can-cupw-preve…