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The Rise of Industrial Unionism in Canada: A History of the CIO [Congress of Industrial Organizations]
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Authors/contributors
- Taylor, Don (Author)
- Dow, Bradley (Author)
Title
The Rise of Industrial Unionism in Canada: A History of the CIO [Congress of Industrial Organizations]
Abstract
Chronicles the transformative impact of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) on Canada's labour movement and society. Discusses the shift from craft-based unions to industrial unionism, emphasizing the CIO's success in organizing workers across industries, securing collective bargaining rights, and improving wages, working conditions, and benefits. The CIO played a pivotal role in shaping Canada's social security system, advocating for universal health care, pensions, and unemployment insurance, while supporting the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) to push for progressive policies. The CIO's innovative methods, such as education programs and political action, reshaped industrial relations and laid the foundation for modern labour rights in Canada.
Series
Research and current issues series
Place
Kingston, Ont.
Publisher
Industrial Relations Centre, Queen's University
Date
1988
# of Pages
145 pages
Language
English
ISBN
978-0-88886-214-3
Extra
OCLC: 21162378
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Citation
Taylor, D., & Dow, B. (1988). The Rise of Industrial Unionism in Canada: A History of the CIO [Congress of Industrial Organizations]. Industrial Relations Centre, Queen’s University. https://irc.queensu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/articles_RCI-taylor-dow-the-rise-of-industrial-unionism-in-canada-a-history-of-the-cio.pdf
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