Canada’s workers rise up! w/Emily Leedham

Caught between COVID-19 and the cost of living crisis, Canada’s workers have been pushed to the edge—and it’s spurring a revitalization of the labor movement. From an illegal one-day strike in the education sector to a massive national strike of 155,000 public sector employees, Canadian workers are fighting back. Labor journalist Emily Leedham sits down with The Real News from the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labor Congress in Montreal to explain what’s driving Canada’s strike wave, and where the labor movement might be headed. Emily Leedham is the Prairie Reporter for PressProgress and editor of Shift Work, PressProgress’ weekly national labour newsletter. Studio Production: Jesse Freeston Post-Production: Cameron Granadino The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us expand our in-depth analysis and coverage from Baltimore to Bangladesh by subscribing and becoming a member today! Donate: Sign up for our newsletter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: