Shifting Gears: Canadian Autoworkers and the Changing Landscape of Labour Politics.

The article critiques a book by Stephanie Ross and Larry Savage that examines the political strategies of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) and its successor, Unifor, particularly their relationship with the New Democratic Party (NDP). The authors argue that the book fails to address broader issues fa...

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Published in:Industrial Relations / Relations Industrielles Vol. 79; no. 3/4; pp. 1 - 5
Main Author: WILSON, Fred
Format: Article
Published: Universite Laval, Department of Industrial Relations 2024
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        Political attitudes
        Social participation
        Political parties
        Wealth distribution
        Industrial relations
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          Political attitudes
          Social participation
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      ab: The article critiques a book by Stephanie Ross and Larry Savage that examines the political strategies of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) and its successor, Unifor, particularly their relationship with the New Democratic Party (NDP). The authors argue that the book fails to address broader issues facing trade unions, focusing instead on historical debates about electoral strategies without adequately supporting its claims. It suggests that the CAW's distancing from the NDP led to a decline in commitment to working-class goals, but the critique is seen as one-sided and lacking in evidence. The article calls for more comprehensive research on the challenges of union political engagement, especially in light of rising right-wing populism among workers.
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