TY  - BOOK
AU  - Behrens,Matthew L.
TI  - Unions matter: advancing democracy, economic equality, and social justice
SN  - 9781771131322
U1  - 331.880971 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Toronto
PB  - Between The Lines
KW  - Labor unions - Social aspects -Canada
KW  - Employee rights - Canada
KW  - Labor movement - Canada
KW  - Social justice - Canada
KW  - Equality - Canada
KW  - Democracy - Canada
N2  - 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. (http://btlbooks.com/book/unions-matter)
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