https://ourgreatuniontpdxj.podbean.com Our Great Union is your go-to destination for exploring unions, worker collective action, and how workplace structures shape our lives. We inform, inspire, and empower workers by championing collective action and spotlighting successful strikes, negotiations, and movements that bring real change. We demystify unions by explaining their formation, organization, and operations, providing practical advice on joining, organizing, and amplifying your voice while addressing modern challenges. By examining workplace structures, we reveal their impact on job satisfaction, mental health, economic stability, and social justice, discussing policies and innovations that promote equitable work environments. Engaging with labor historians, union leaders, activists, and front-line workers, we offer diverse perspectives and expert insights into the fight for workers’ rights. Whether you’re a new, or passionate about a better world of work, Our Great Union is for your education and empowerment. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:01:51 +0000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ca Edward Handsor 2024 News:News Commentary 1440 episodic Edward Handsor Edward Handsor No false https://feed.podbean.com/ourgreatuniontpdxj/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19088098/20240716_070739_5596732bae1c96f565574a931ad40b7a.jpg https://ourgreatuniontpdxj.podbean.com 144 144 LCBO Strike: A Stand for Worker Rights and Public Good https://ourgreatuniontpdxj.podbean.com/e/lcbo-strike-a-stand-for-worker-rights-and-public-good/ https://ourgreatuniontpdxj.podbean.com/e/lcbo-strike-a-stand-for-worker-rights-and-public-good/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:01:51 +0000 ourgreatuniontpdxj.podbean.com/dc26f09c-40dc-3968-ae71-7b897a31ffac Join us on "Our Great Union" as we explore the courageous strike of 9,000 Ontario liquor store employees, led by OPSEU. These workers demand job security, fair wages, and resistance against privatization. As negotiations with the LCBO resume, we delve into their fight for dignity and the broader implications for labor rights. Stand with us in solidarity and support the cause of fair treatment and organized labor. #UnionStrong #OPSEUStrike #Solidarity

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]]> Edward Handsor false No 291 2 2 full Heating Up: The Urgent Need for Migrant Worker Protections in Ontario https://ourgreatuniontpdxj.podbean.com/e/heating-up-the-urgent-need-for-migrant-worker-protections-in-ontario/ https://ourgreatuniontpdxj.podbean.com/e/heating-up-the-urgent-need-for-migrant-worker-protections-in-ontario/#comments Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:30:00 +0000 7d5341d7-a938-4119-8c66-15e89f54cec8 In this episode of 'Our Great Union,' we tackle the urgent and pressing issues facing Ontario's migrant farm workers as they endure extreme heat while laboring in our fields. With advocacy groups like Justice for Migrant Workers leading the charge, there's a strong call for the provincial government to implement specific regulations that ensure their safety and well-being. Despite previous promises, progress has been frustratingly slow, putting these essential workers at serious risk. We'll discuss the balance between necessary protections and the concerns from the farming community about regulatory impacts, featuring insights from voices like Chris Ramsaroop and Michel Dignard. This episode is not just about policy; it’s a powerful look at the human rights and dignity at stake in the fields of Ontario.

]]> In this episode of 'Our Great Union,' we tackle the urgent and pressing issues facing Ontario's migrant farm workers as they endure extreme heat while laboring in our fields. With advocacy groups like Justice for Migrant Workers leading the charge, there's a strong call for the provincial government to implement specific regulations that ensure their safety and well-being. Despite previous promises, progress has been frustratingly slow, putting these essential workers at serious risk. We'll discuss the balance between necessary protections and the concerns from the farming community about regulatory impacts, featuring insights from voices like Chris Ramsaroop and Michel Dignard. This episode is not just about policy; it’s a powerful look at the human rights and dignity at stake in the fields of Ontario.

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