By Atieh Razavi Yekta, University of British Columbia The rise of technology in the workplace, labour market deregulation and the decline in union representation have all significantly impacted the occupational …
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Opinion/Commentary
Ontario’s expansion of alcohol to convenience stores is a covert union avoidance strategy
By Steven Tufts, York University, Canada The Ontario government has announced it’s expediting its plan to get beer into thousands of convenience stores. The announcement received immediate backlash, primarily against …
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Opinion/CommentaryUncategorized
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Starbucks in labour case that could hinder government’s ability to intervene in some unionization disputes
By Michael Z. Green, Texas A&M University The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Starbucks in a case that could make it harder for a federal agency to enforce …
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Opinion/Commentary
What will a robot make of your résumé? The bias problem with using AI in job recruitment
By Melika Soleimani, Massey University; Ali Intezari, The University of Queensland; David J Pauleen, Massey University, and Jim Arrowsmith, Massey University The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has begun, spreading to …
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Opinion/Commentary
Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean
By Micki Olson, University at Albany, State University of New York You’ve probably heard people say, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” There’s a lot of truth to that …
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Opinion/Commentary
Local food systems need to prioritize job quality alongside ethical food production
By Stevens Azima, Université Laval Local food systems are often viewed as alternatives to the global food system to stress their “promise of difference.” Research supports several benefits associated with …
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By Gerard Di Trolio, McMaster University There has been a curious response by some in the Canadian media to the support of Palestinians by certain Canadian unions. National Post columnist …
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Opinion/Commentary
Work-related health and safety issues must be paid for by employers, not the public
By Geraint Harvey, Western University and James Wallace, Cardiff University Workplace health should be a priority for everyone. For employees, maintaining health and well-being at work is essential because we …
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Opinion/Commentary
Like being ‘slapped’ or ‘kicked’: judicial bullying is a problem in Australian courtrooms
By Ray Nickson, University of Newcastle and Alice Neikirk, University of Newcastle Bullying by judges, magistrates and other judicial officers is a factor in many lawyers leaving the profession. This …
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Opinion/Commentary
United Auto Workers’ defeat at Mercedes’ Alabama plants underscores challenges for organized labour in Southern states
By Stephen J. Silvia, American University School of International Service A majority of the workers at two Mercedes plants near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, rejected an opportunity to join the United Auto …