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Donald Trump's war in the Persian Gulf has killed hundreds of innocent people in 131 Iranian cities sparking increased inflation in Canada which will affect contract negotiations over the next year. An interview with Jim Stanford, the economist and executive director of the Centre for Future Work.  Music credit: UnionNation, the International Union of Machinists. Used with permission.  RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Ontario has established a regulatory body for the province's 100,000 personal support workers. But they are not represented on the body which the workers call fundamentally flawed. Plus the LabourStart report about union events. And singing: 'Hold That Line." Music credit: Robin Roberts (vocals) Peter Hicks and Geoff Francis (Lyrics) Used with permission.  RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Thousands attend CLC convention in Winnipeg. Comments by the leaders of the CLC, USW, PSAC, and UFCW plus NDP federal leader Avi Lewis. The LabourStart Report about union events. And Larry Rousseau singing "It's a Wonderful World." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.  

In its spring budget announcement the federal Liberal government may have started backtracking on the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care progamme. The LabourStart Report of union events. And singing: "A Woman's Place is in Her Union." "A Woman's Place is in Her Union" is used with permission of the International Association of Machinists – the IAM. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Canada's real GDP could be increased by billions if there was a one per cent increase in health care spending. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "A song for Nurses Everywhere." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Public Services International – the PSI – is calling for the 15%  global minimum tax rate to be increased. Canadian affiliates to the PSI include the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the BC General Employees union. Plus: the LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "Off Shore Banking Business." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The two largest private sector unions in Canada have called for a four-point action agenda to counter attacks from the US as the CUSMA trade negotiations start. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "We will Survive." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

How the Ontario government is taking over school boards and putting police in schools. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing:  "The School Song." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

New Democrats are gathering in Winnipeg to elect the leader of the federal NDP. Comments by candidates Rob Ashton, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson, Tanille Johnston and Tony McQuail. The LabourStart Report about union events. And Joe Glazer singing: 'The Commonwealth of Toil.' RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Workers at the Amazon warehouse in Delta B.C. have won a million dollar back pay settlement after the provincial Labour Board ruled against the company. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: The Workers Song Community Project | The Longest Johns. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The presidents of CUPE Ontario local unions attended a conference in mid-February to listen to Gustavo Gordillo, a key architect of the campaign to elect democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York city.  The first of our two part series on the conference can be found on rabble.ca in the podcast section. In this, the second report in the series, the president of CUPE Ontario, Fred Hahn, moderates a question period with Mr. Gordillo.

Gustavo Gordillo, a key architect of the campaign to elect democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City, spoke to a conference of CUPE Ontario local union presidents about organizing the successful campaign. Plus the LabourStart report about union events. And Australia's Trade Union Choir singing: "All You Fascists Bound to Lose." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

A delegation of Canadian and American representatives of the United Steelworkers union visited Mexico to fight for a fair deal for workers in the upcoming CUSMA trade negotiations. The Canadian delegation was led by the assistant to the director of USW District 6, Charlie Scibetta.  RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

There are 86 billionaire families in Canada who are richer than a combined 6 million Canadians. The progressive research institute Canadians for Tax Fairness has released a report entitled: The new robber barons: A quarter century of wealth concentration in Canada. And Billie Bragg singing "Join A Union." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

3,000 long-term care workers in 35 CUPE locals in Nova Scotia have voted to support their bargaining committees with strong strike votes. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "You Gotta Stand Up For Your Rights." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

In 2019 Ontario's Progressive Conservative government implemented wage controls which the Supreme Court later declared unconstitutional. Thousands of workers have not been compensated. An interview with the president of the Ontario Federation of Labour, Laura Walton. the LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "She's a Rebel Girl." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

How the Minnesota labour movement is protecting people against ICE. The LabourStart Report about union events. And Bruce Springsteen singing 'The Streets of Minneapolis.'   RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The Canadian Freelance Guild is a new form of union to help freelancers and provide qualified journalists with recognized media cards. The LabourStart Report about union events. And Joe Glazer singing "Automation."  RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

147 countries including Canada agree to a global minimum corporate tax. Guess which one didn't. The LabourStart Report about union events. And singing "We Shall Not Be Moved." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Jim Stanford, the director of the Centre for Future Work, predicts that the AI financial bubble will burst, cause a recession, and thousands of workers may lose their jobs. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "Rockin' Solidarity." This is the last RadioLabour program of 2026. RadioLabour will return January 16, 2026.  RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights is celebrated every year on December 10. The Declaration was written in 1948 by the Canadian legal scholar John Humphrey who was the Director of the UN's Human Rights Division. Also, the LabourStart Report about union events. And singing: "Every Stitch." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The United Steelworkers Canada union has endorsed Rob Ashton, the national president of the International Longshore Workers Union Canada, as leader of the federal New Democratic Party.  The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "Let's Work Together." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The United Conservative Party of Alberta is planning how to withdraw the province from the Canada Pension Plan to fund other projects. An interview with the president of CUPE Alberta, Raj Uppal. The LabourStart report about union events. And Joe Glazer singing "When You're Too Old To Work." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Tomas Marois, the director of the Public Banking Project at McMaster University explains why labour organizations should support and lobby for pro-public banks. The LabourStart Report about union events. And Pete Seeger singing: "The Banks Are Made of Marble." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The MP for Edmonton Strathcona, Heather McPherson, is running for the leadership of the federal NDP. She is calling for a fairer deal for workers, including a ban on company unions. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing "She's  A Rebel Girl." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The proposed federal budget released by the Carney government is designed for bankers, not workers. The LabourStart report about union events. And Pete Seeger singing "The Banks Are Made of Marble." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Rob Ashton, a candidate for the leadership of the federal NDP, says working people need better representation at the federal level. He calls for bold action such as affordable co-op housing for thousands. This is the second in RadioLabour's series covering the NDP leadership race. Plus: the LabourStart Report about union events. And singing: "A Woman's Place." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 

Avi Lewis, a candidate for the leadership of the federal NDP, says the federal government could be using public policy to fight the Trump tariffs, build a green, care economy and produce many unionized jobs. The first in a series. Plus: the LabourStart Report about union events. And singing: "Free to be Strong and Free." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Nurses unions across the country have been trying to convince governments to increase nurse-to-patient ratios in order improve the provision of health care. An interview with the president of the BC Nurses Union, Adriane Gear. The LabourStart Report about union events. And singing: 'A Nurses' Lullaby.' RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

CUPE calls for fight against right-wing federal government and fascism at its national convention in Toronto. The LabourStart Report about union events. And the CUPE Picketeers singing: "Don't Stop the Teaching."  RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Ontario's Ford government is attacking school trustees and school board unions. An interview with the president of CUPE's Ontario Council of School Board Unions, Joe Tigani. The LabourStart Report about union events. And singing" "Who's Side on You On?" RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The Republican party says anybody who doesn't agree with its politics is a far-left radical. Thom Hartmann, the host of a long-running radio programme in the US accepts the title and presents a far-left manifesto. The LabourStart Report about union events. And singing: "All You Fascists Are Bound To Lose." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

An Elbows UP Summit attended by progressive economists and policy analysts was held September 15, 2025 to plan Canada's response to the Trump attacks. An interview with economist and director of the Centre for Future Work, Jim Stanford. Plus the LabourStart report about union events. And singing: 'We Will Survive." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

September 15 is the International Day for Democracy. The labour movement has been conducting a global campaign "For Democracy That Delivers." A RadioLabour interview with the general-secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation, Luc Triangle. Plus: the LabourStart Report about union events. And rappin' a new Solidarity Forever. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers. 

Unions in the US followed the example of Canadian unions to celebrate Labour Day. An interview with CLC president Bea Bruske. The LabourStart Report about union events. And rappin: What's Wrong with Solidarity Forever? RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Canada's nurses are saying yes to better health care but no to under-staffing, violence against their co-workers and more. The president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses' Unions, Linda Silas, spoke to 1,200 delegates at the Federation's national convention in Niagara Falls, June 2-6, 2025. Plus: the LabourStart Report. And singing: 'A Nurse's Lullaby.' RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Unifor has called for the use of existing legislation to penalize corporations that relocate jobs to the US.  Plus the LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "We Belong to the Union.' RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

While Canada negotiates new trade relations around the world Mark Carney did not include a Labour Minister in his cabinet. A RadioLabour interview with the president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Mark Hancock. Plus the LabourStart report about union events. And singing: Rockin' Solidarity. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) wants the province's Workers' Compensation Board to improve its practices before more people suffer. An interview with MFL president Kevin Rebeck. The LabourStart Report about union events. And singing: "We Just Come to Work Here, We Don't Come to Die." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Because of higher interest rates and market activities there has been a growth in pensions surpluses. The Ontario Federation of Labour held a webinar to discuss how unions can address surpluses. Also: the LabourStart report of union events. And singing: 'To Old to Work But Too Young to Die.' RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Flower Moon (Waawaaskone Giizis) is a sacred time in many Indigenous cultures that honours the return of vibrant blooms and the healing energy of nature. A report about Indigenous unionists featuring Charmaine St. Germain, a UFCW 401 labour relations officer. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

CUPE has joined with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, the Canadian Labour Congress and other labour organizations to demand an end to the use of the notwithstanding clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "Every Stitch." "Every Stitch" used with permission. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.  

Telus Digital workers in Turkey spend eight hours a day monitoring disgusting TikTok videos. They are asking for mental health services. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "A Union for the Workers." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The turmoil in the United States is encouraging US scholars to think about moving to Canada. What would that mean to them and scholars in Canada? An interview with the president of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, Peter McInnis. The LabourStart about union events. And singing: "A Woman's Place is in Her Union." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The Ontario government has been underfunding the education of special needs students and that affects all students. The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario has released a report about the situation and what can be done. An interview with ETFO first vice president David Mastin. The LabourStart Report about union events. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

The 1,200 employees of the American-owned company LifeLabs in British Columbia have been conducting rotating strikes to improve their wages, working conditions and medical services in the province. An interview with the president of the BC General Employees' Union, Paul Finch. Plus: the LabourStart Report about union events. And rappin' 'We Shall Not be Moved." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Thousands of CUPE education workers in Alberta are standing up for the province's students. Many of the workers have not had a raise in ten years, work multiple jobs and rely on food banks to feed their families. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Kevon Stewart is the director of District 6 of the United Steelworkers union. In November 2024 he was elected the international union's first Black district director. Plus: the LabourStart report about union events. And celebrating in song Viola Desmond. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

A secret office of the Alberta UCP government has been preventing school divisions from paying decent wages to their workers for years. The lack of adequate funding has been hurting students. A RadioLabour interview with the president of CUPE Alberta, Rory Gill. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

Black workers often need to fight just to be recognized in the workplace. A report from a United Steelworkers District 6 conference on the Black Experience in Canada. The LabourStart Report about union events. And rappin' "Africville." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.