McMaster University School of Labour Studies

McMaster School of Labour Studies faculty past and present are proud to sign this letter—stronger unions benefit us all. Period.

What Canada needs is stronger unions, not more restraints.

Click the link to read the open letter signed by 70 labour scholars from across the country, representing a wide array of disciplines (law, industrial relations, labour studies, and social sciences).

https://cawls.ca/en/what-canada-needs-is-stronger-unions-not-more-restraints/

Labour Studies PhD Candidate Gerard Di Trolio's latest piece for The Conversation on the contradictions in Canada's approach to labour rights at home and abroad

Canada backs gig worker rights globally while restricting the right to strike at home Canada supports the first international treaty protecting platform workers. The same government is weighing a proposal that could make it difficult to legally strike in the rail and marine sectors.

Job Alert: National Representative, National Union of Public and General Employees (12-month Maternity leave replacement), deadline June 25, 2026

National Representative – Temporary Position covering a 12-month maternity leave - NUPGE NUPGE is seeking an individual with labour union experience or strong understanding or the labour movement to fill the position of National Representative.

Can’t wait!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the University of Manitoba for this year's annual conference! Mark your calendars for next year's conference to be held Jun 2-4, 2027 at Brock Labour Studies in Ontario's Niagara Region.

Incredible news that Cole Rockarts (Labour Studies MA 2018 grad) and labour organizer extraordinaire has a new book coming out with Between the Lines in October 2026! This book is aimed at young people who are interested in making their workplaces and the world a better place, and the cover is 🔥🔥🔥

Congrats Cole!!

Keep checking BTL's website to pre-order:

Fired Up About Unions Ever had a crappy job with an even crappier boss who made you feel disposable, powerless, and exploited? Whether you're bagging groceries, writing code, delivering food, or cleaning hotel rooms, Fired Up About Unions is your invitation to join the labour movement and understand how young people are....

2 is better than 1. Congratulations to our own Dr. Suzanne Mills and Dr. Stephanie Ross on their promotion to full professorship. 🍾🎊🎉❤️

An amazing job with the Toronto and York Region Labour Council for a labour studies grad! Deadline June 5, 2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14b1uedvf79/

Job Posting: Organizer - Toronto and York Region Labour Council The Toronto & York Region Labour Council is seeking a permanent organizer to work as part of the leadership and staff team in a dynamic and fast-paced organization that is responding to a changing economy and new political realities in Canada’s largest urban centre. Reporting to the President, the...

Congrats Lili -- you make us proud!

Inviting everyone to the second installment of Off the Beaten Path on April 2nd 2026, feat. projects by Dr. Tommy Wu's students in our second-year Work and Racism class. These inspiring projects uncover untold stories of Hamilton's racialized working-class communities and have found a home at the Workers Arts & Heritage Centre.