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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 · Apr 1
Pleased to announce that the paperback version of Shifting Gears is now available. Request it from your local library or order your own copy from @ubcpress.bsky.social.

www.ubcpress.ca/shifting-gears

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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...

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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
January 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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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
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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.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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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...

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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
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...

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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
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...

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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...

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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.

readthemaple.com/the-governme...

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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
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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
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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
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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...

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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
profsavage.bsky.social
Research on strikes and lockouts depends on consistent longitudinal data. We need it to identify trends & shifts in labour relations. Without good data, you can’t properly analyze, compare & contextualize current labour conflicts.

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

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Federal government takes down labour strike data relied upon by unions, researchers
Ministry says ‘stakeholders raised concerns’ about data on its website, gives no timeline for republishing
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
The annual conference of the Canadian Association for Work and Labour Studies is taking place Jun 3-5, 2026 in Winnipeg. Check out the call for papers here:

cawls.ca/en/2026-annu...

#canlab #LabourStudies
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Reposted by Larry Savage
jamesbrad.bsky.social
Good event. It set out rationales for broader bargaining relationships in Cdn labour relations, explained how it could work, and politely identified union reluctance as one barrier to progress. Coincidentally, at this yr's OFL convention, just 3 of the 137 submitted resolutions mentioned the topic.
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
Holiday reading season just got better: 20% off all @ubcpress.bsky.social titles through Dec 31 with code BRRR25.

www.ubcpress.ca/shifting-gears
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears - Canadian Autoworkers and the Changing Landscape of Labour Politics; Shifting Gears tells the story of how Canada’s largest private-sector union shifted its political strategy from an ...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
Almost half of the 17 unions that endorsed Ford's re-election got nearly $40 million from the province's Skills Development Fund despite low-ranked applications.

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

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Here’s how unions that backed Doug Ford scored on funding applications
Almost half of the 17 unions that endorsed Premier Doug Ford for re-election got nearly $40 million from the controversial Skills Development Fund despite low-ranked applications, according to secret ...
www.thestar.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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brocklabour.bsky.social
Missed our webinar on sectoral bargaining? Check out the full video here: vimeo.com/1138926461?f...

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Bigger Tables, Broader Bases: The Case for Sectoral Bargaining
This webinar examines whether expanding bargaining sector-wide can rebuild working-class power. Featuring Dr. Adam King and Dr. Sara Slinn.
vimeo.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
Ontario Federation of Labour election results:

President
Michael Hamilton 46.6%
Laura Walton* (i) 53.4% ✅

Executive VP
Michael Hamilton 60.1% ✅
Jackie Taylor* 39.9%

Secretary Treasurer
Ahmad Gaied (i) 64.2% ✅
Donna St. Louis* 35.8%

(i) incumbent
*Future Forward slate
✅ elected

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November 19, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Reposted by Larry Savage
brocklabour.bsky.social
LABR 1P95: Introduction to the Canadian Labour Movement

brocku.ca/social-scien...
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
profsavage.bsky.social
Employment inequalities will persist until more industries unionize, argues Adam DK King.

www.readthemaple.com/employment-i...

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Employment Inequalities Will Persist Until More Industries Unionize
Fundamentally, addressing poor employment quality requires that more workers gain greater access to collective bargaining.
www.readthemaple.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM