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July 26, 2026

Today in 1941
When their pay was shorted, 700 workers at Canada’s largest aluminum plant in Arvida, Quebec, walk off the job in an illegal (because the industry had been classified as essential to the war effort) strike. The next day, the strike spread to 4,500 workers, who occupied the plant. Work resumed several days later and negotiations began, with the union as intermediary, assisted by federal conciliators.

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The Rise of the Union-Curious Worker, and How to Win Them Over
Posted On: Jan 23, 2025
Jan. 23, 2025 | ORGANIZING | Unions have a chance to win over workers under 30. To succeed, they must broaden their scope, says labor expert Thomas Kochan. Historically, the labor movement has focused on improving wages, hours, and working conditions. Today’s workers have different expectations for unions than in generations past, Kochan said. Greater clarity could cement their support. So what does the labor movement need to know about swaying this key demographic? MIT Management Sloan School
 
 
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