Unions matter
Subtitle: advancing democracy, economic equality, and social justice
By: edited by Matthew Behrens for the Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights
Publisher: Between the Lines
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Toronto, Ontario
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9781771131322; 9781771131339; 9781771131356
Subjects: Labor unions; Employee rights; Labor movement; Social justice; Equality; Democracy
Description: "Income inequality has risen rapidly over the past three decades. In Canada it is now at its highest level since 1928. One of the root causes: the consistent chipping away of labour rights. The labour movement has been left unable to maintain membership levels and incapable of narrowing the income gap through collective bargaining, with profound implications for Canadians. Labour rights are human rights. They provide a powerful democratic counterweight to the growing power of corporations and the wealthy, and are key to a functioning democracy. Unions Matter affirms the critical role that unions and strong labour rights play in creating greater economic equality and promoting the social wellbeing of all citizens."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Issued also in electronic format.