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Larry Savage
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Labour Studies Professor at Brock University | Teach & research collective bargaining, unions & labour politics |
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Larry Savage @profsavage.bsky.social · Jan 7
At a time when official statistics are under political pressure elsewhere, Canada has an opportunity & a responsibility to strengthen its own commitment to open, reliable labour relations data. Adam King & I explain why:

theconversation.com/why-canada-n...

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Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
Canada does a poor job of gathering labour relations information. In a period of rising inequality and renewed workplace conflict, stakeholders need better data.
theconversation.com
profsavage.bsky.social
McGill found $1 million to fight its own workers rather than bargain with them. Imagine what that $ could do for teaching, research, or student support.

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McGill Spent Over $1 Million Fighting Unionization – The Rover
Union organizers at the university say this is part of a broader trend towards corporatization of the public institution.
therover.ca
February 6, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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brocklabour.bsky.social
🚨Job Alert!🚨

We’re hiring instructors for a variety of Labour Studies courses in the Spring and Summer 2026 semesters.

Courses are delivered online.

Applications close February 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

For more details and to apply👇

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February 4, 2026 at 2:23 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
There’s a clear recognition by the @avilewis.ca campaign that rapid technological change requires bold new approaches to defending workers’ rights.

www.readthemaple.com/avi-lewis-nd...

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Avi Lewis’s NDP Labour Plan Is A Remarkable Document
The proposal complements the campaign’s other policy plans in housing, health care and the environment.
www.readthemaple.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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broadbent.bsky.social
The challenge for both the NDP and the labour movement is [...] putting forward an alternative vision and understanding of the economy that directly addresses their material interests in ways that unite workers through shared class interests.

FULL ARTICLE🔗
Labour and the NDP: Revisiting the Past, Looking to the Future | Perspectives Journal
The NDP’s ability to credibly advance this alternative vision depends largely on whether the labour movement is itself willing and able to engage in such political and economic education.
perspectivesjournal.ca
January 21, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Reposted by Larry Savage
piquenews.bsky.social
Opinion: Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
Opinion: Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
Canada does a poor job of gathering labour relations information. In a period of rising inequality and renewed workplace conflict, stakeholders need better data.
dlvr.it
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Reposted by Larry Savage
broadbent.bsky.social
"The NDP’s ability to credibly advance this alternative vision depends largely on whether the labour movement is itself willing and able to engage in such political and economic education." – NEW from @brocklabour.bsky.social @profsavage.bsky.social in Perspectives Journal no. 5

🔗 FULL ARTICLE
Labour and the NDP: Revisiting the Past, Looking to the Future | Perspectives Journal
The NDP’s ability to credibly advance this alternative vision depends largely on whether the labour movement is itself willing and able to engage in such political and economic education.
perspectivesjournal.ca
January 19, 2026 at 5:09 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
The last minute stress of a severe snow storm is avoidable with a comprehensive hybrid work policy.

www.thestar.com/politics/pro...

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Ontario snowstorm ‘proof’ hybrid work is needed after Doug Ford’s return-to-office mandate, unions say
The government told the Star it was up to managers to decide on flexible work options for its employees. Despite this, many were scrambling Thursday morning, one union says.
www.thestar.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
#NDP leadership hopeful Rob Ashton rails against Artificial Intelligence displacing workers, then gets caught using it for his Reddit responses. No shock a politician deploys AI, but attacking it while relying on it really undermines his brand.

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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NDP leadership candidate apologizes for using AI to respond to Reddit questions | CBC News
Despite being concerned artificial intelligence is replacing workers, NDP leadership candidate and union leader Rob Ashton used AI in his campaign messaging during an "ask me anything" event on Reddit...
www.cbc.ca
January 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
Unions and employers typically don’t take this long to finalize tentative agreements after reaching agreements in principle, but this round of bargaining has been anything but typical.

www.thestar.com/business/can...

#canlab #CanadaPost
Canada Post, union, still working out final details before vote on contract
Crown corporation says back-and-forth after tentative agreement with union before Christmas almost complete with fine tuning on ‘a single item.'
www.thestar.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
ICYMI: How a dispute between @lacsn.bsky.social and the Montreal Economic Institute over inflated strike numbers underscores the need for better labour relations data.

theconversation.com/why-canada-n...

#canlab #cdnpoli
Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
Canada does a poor job of gathering labour relations information. In a period of rising inequality and renewed workplace conflict, stakeholders need better data.
theconversation.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Reposted by Larry Savage
mattpolacko.bsky.social
🚨New Publication with @pgraefe.bsky.social & @sjkiss.bsky.social for @broadbent.bsky.social

We examine class voting in #Canada and show how the working class feels politically alienated and disaffected that their interests are not being pursued by politicians

perspectivesjournal.ca/changing-cla...
January 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Reposted by Larry Savage
viawesome.bsky.social
Opinion: Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
Opinion: Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
Canada does a poor job of gathering labour relations information. In a period of rising inequality and renewed workplace conflict, stakeholders need better data.
dlvr.it
January 8, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Reposted by Larry Savage
brocklabour.bsky.social
In a period of rising inequality and renewed union-management conflict, @profsavage.bsky.social and Adam King make the case that Canada needs better and more accurate labour relations data.

theconversation.com/why-canada-n...

#canlab @theconversation.com
Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
Canada does a poor job of gathering labour relations information. In a period of rising inequality and renewed workplace conflict, stakeholders need better data.
theconversation.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
At a time when official statistics are under political pressure elsewhere, Canada has an opportunity & a responsibility to strengthen its own commitment to open, reliable labour relations data. Adam King & I explain why:

theconversation.com/why-canada-n...

#cdnpoli #canlab
Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
Canada does a poor job of gathering labour relations information. In a period of rising inequality and renewed workplace conflict, stakeholders need better data.
theconversation.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Reposted by Larry Savage
brocklabour.bsky.social
Prof. Simon Black guest edited and co-authored an editorial for this special issue of @broadbent.bsky.social Perspectives Journal on the future of social democracy.

@profsavage.bsky.social also contributed a chapter on labour & the #NDP.

perspectivesjournal.ca/editorial-wi...

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Editorial — From the Ashes? | Special Issue - Winter 2026 | Perspectives Journal
The politics of the centre are no match for the challenges that face humanity. We do, it seems, face a choice between socialism or barbarism.
perspectivesjournal.ca
January 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
Has the NDP lost its labour roots? My new piece for @broadbent.bsky.social traces how the union–party relationship has frayed, and why that matters for Canadian politics today.

Labour and the NDP: Revisiting the Past, Looking to the Future

perspectivesjournal.ca/labour-ndp-p...

#cdnpoli #canlab
Labour and the NDP: Revisiting the Past, Looking to the Future | Perspectives Journal
The NDP’s ability to credibly advance this alternative vision depends largely on whether the labour movement is itself willing and able to engage in such political and economic education.
perspectivesjournal.ca
January 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
Take advantage of the opportunity to win a free copy of my colleague Simon Black's important book on the fight for childcare reform in NYC. And ICYMI, check out his piece for @theconversation.com on Mamdani's childcare plans.

theconversation.com/zohran-mamda...
December 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
Craig's Cookies workers vote to unionize.

www.torontotoday.ca/local/busine...

#canlab
Toronto Craig's Cookies workers vote to unionize
UNITE HERE Local 75 said 90 per cent of workers at several Toronto locations have voted in favour of unionization
www.torontotoday.ca
December 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
ICYM: New research on the political divide between Canadian public and private sector workers.

theconversation.com/what-canadas...

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What Canada’s public sector voting divide could mean for future elections
New research suggests the government’s intention to reduce the size of the federal public service could very likely drive some Liberal voters back to the NDP in the next federal election.
theconversation.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
Canada is a definitely a laggard when it comes to collecting and publishing data about unions and labour relations.

Employment and Social Development Canada tables on work stoppages need to be restored.

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#canlab #cdnpoli
The Government Is Withholding Data On Labour Relations
ESDC removed data tables reporting ‘work stoppages’ from its website several months ago.
readthemaple.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Reposted by Larry Savage
brocklabour.bsky.social
Canada needs better labour relations data. Read the CAWLS/ACETS 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-ne...

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Canada Needs Better Labour Relations Data - Canadian Association for Work & Labour Studies
CAWLS is calling on the federal government to immediately restore public access to data tracking work stoppages and labour relations
cawls.ca
December 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Reposted by Larry Savage
uniongrrl.bsky.social
Fantastic article on #HamOnt’s Workers Arts and Heritage Centre. Proud to be a board member. #canlab www.cbc.ca/arts/at-a-mu...
At a museum for the art of work, these are its masterpieces | CBC Arts
The Workers Arts and Heritage Centre in Hamilton celebrates 30 years of telling working-class stories with an exhibition of ‘treasures’ from its collection.
www.cbc.ca
December 10, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Reposted by Larry Savage
eidlin.bsky.social
We don’t know what’s in the tentative agreement between Air Transat and its pilots, but it’s clear that the lack of a threat of government intervention kept management at the table to hammer out an agreement. That’s how bargaining is supposed to work.

www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Air Transat deal was a great success for collective bargaining
In the absence of threats of government intervention, the pilots’ strike notice worked as intended
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
Steve Tufts @stufts.bsky.social on the how the #AirTransat chaos reflects deep, structural problems for the industry.

www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

#canlab
Opinion: Air Transat chaos reflects deep, structural problems for the industry
Long-term labour contracts, wage gaps and expectations of government intervention fuel the turbulence in sector
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
The United Steelworkers union president's endorsement of Rob Ashton for Federal #NDP leader is not the game-changer some pundits are making it out to be.

Let me explain...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM