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Elizabeth Quinlan - Research Projects
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Elizabeth Quinlan is a sociology professor at the University of Saskatchewan, a labour activist, a supporter of social justice, as well as a longtime researcher of labour history issues.
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Reminder! The Saskatoon launch of "Standing Up to Big Nickel" is coming up this Friday, Sept. 26, at 7PM at McNally Robinson Booksellers (3130 - 8th St. E.) in the Travel Alcove! Come meet author Elizabeth Quinlan and find out why that pivotal 1958 strike is still so relevant today!
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#strike
September 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The #Saskatoon launch of "Standing Up to Big Nickel" is Fri. Sept. 26, 7PM at McNally Robinson! Come meet author Liz Quinlan & find out what #history can teach us about #labour struggles now!
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September 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
#Unpaid work? Fat corporations pushing gov’t to kneecap #unions? We’ve heard all this before!
Come to Liz Quinlan’s #Toronto #book #launch & learn from the past to make the future fairer!

Tues. Aug. 19 - 7PM
Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles
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#AirCanada
#strike
August 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Reposted by Elizabeth Quinlan - Research Projects
88% of Canadians support Air Canada flight attendants, new poll confirms

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88% of Canadians support Air Canada flight attendants, new poll confirms
New polling conducted by Abacus Data confirms that nearly 9 in 10 Canadians support Air Canada flight attendants’ fight for fair pay – and they want the federal government to back off and let them neg...
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August 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"Standing Up to Big Nickel" is as revelatory for today’s #activists as it is for #labour #history buffs.

📚 Toronto launch with Liz Quinlan:
Tues, Aug 19, 7PM
Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles

RSVP: elizabethquinlanasb.eventbrite.ca

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August 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Liz Quinlan is eager to meet you at the Toronto launch of her #newbook, STANDING UP TO BIG NICKEL!

Tuesday, August 19th at 7PM
Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto
RSVP: elizabethquinlanasb.eventbrite.ca

#TorontoEvents
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August 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Join Elizabeth Quinlan for the #Toronto #booklaunch of Standing Up to Big Nickel! Another Story Bookshop, Tues. Aug. 19th at 7PM. Free, but please RSVP at elizabethquinlanasb.eventbrite.ca/

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#newbooks
#labourhistory
July 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Liz Quinlan enjoyed doing this interview with CTV’s Tony Ryma about #StandingUptoBigNickel - her new book about the #strike that shook #Sudbury in 1958. Thanks to all who welcomed her so warmly!
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@canadianlabour.bsky.social
Book details strike at the former INCO in 1958
A University of Saskatchewan professor has written a book about the INCO strike in Sudbury in 1958.
www.ctvnews.ca
June 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The #strike of 1958 was bold & dramatic. So is this #newbook about it. Come meet #author Elizabeth Quinlan in #Sudbury:
Sun. Jun 22, 11am-4pm, Bay Used Books, 124 Elm St.;
Mon. Jun 23, 7pm-9pm, Books & Beans, 158 Elgin St.
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June 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"Standing Up to Big Nickel" is out! This gripping story of the 1958 #Sudbury #strike by @usask.bsky.social professor Elizabeth Quinlan and published by @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social.

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#minemillocal598
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June 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
It's now out in print: "Standing Up to Big Nickel" -- Elizabeth Quinlan's book on the 1958 Inco #strike in #Sudbury. This compelling and comprehensive book about a pivotal strike will be a #mustread for anyone interested in #Canadian #labourhistory and #social #justice.
More at: elizabethquinlan.net
Standing Up to Big Nickel: The Story of the Mine, Mill, and Smelter Workers Strike, 1958 by Elizabeth Quinlan is a captivating story of how workers and their unions can fight against all odds for dignity and well-being.

Out now! buff.ly/ckQkSIa
May 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM