Since the summer, I have been using the lunch line at Jimmy the Greek (in First Canadian Place) as a crude measure for the reopening of the CBD in downtown Toronto. It is partially a joke. Those of you who know me will know I… Read More
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Thoughts on labor, and the end of summer
Well, just like that, the unofficial end of summer. Labor Day weekend. But I agree with Shawn Micallef: “Defy the crowd and keep enjoying summer.” There are still weeks of it left. But given that it is Labor Day weekend, here are two things to think… Read More
The evolution of unions
Today is Labo(u)r Day in Canada and the United States. It is the official end of summer for a lot of people, which is always a bit sad. (Unlike a lot of people I know, I’m not a huge fan of fall.) But primarily, today… Read More
Labour Day thoughts…
Today is Labour Day (or Labor Day for my American friends). Many of us simply think of it as the official end of summer, but it’s also the day we’re supposed to celebrate the labour union movement and the achievements of workers. Given this, and… Read More