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…
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Opinion/Commentary
Difficult work arrangements force many women to stop breastfeeding early. Here’s how to prevent this
By Andini Pramono, Australian National University; Julie P. Smith, Australian National University, and Liana Leach, Australian National University Research shows that six months of exclusive breastfeeding, and continuing until two…
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Opinion/Commentary
Most people still think barristers in the U.K. need to sound posh, our research shows – but accent discrimination serves no one
By Natalie Braber, Nottingham Trent University In the UK legal system, a barrister’s job is to present formalised legal arguments in court and at tribunals. Training to become one, therefore,…
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Opinion/Commentary
Game changer: A labour group in Québec is pushing for a province-wide video game workers’ union
By Michael Iantorno, Concordia University Two labour organizations in Québec, Game Workers Unite (GWU) Montréal and the trade union Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN), have announced they’re partnering for a…
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By Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, Florida International University By Violence and harassment on the job are all too common: More than 1 in 5 workers worldwide have experienced it, according to the…
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By Jen Kostuchuk, University of Victoria and Anelyse Weiler, University of Victoria Imagine working during a heat wave, standing over a boiling hot stove in a busy restaurant with no…