Unions and the future of work at TMU Democracy Forum on Oct. 30 [Video]

Unifor national president Lana Payne prepares to appear before a House of Commons committee in Ottawa on March 21, 2024.

Justin Tang THE CANADIAN PRESS

With unions facing unprecedented pressure, a new wave of labour leaders is challenging the status quo – demanding fair wages, defending Charter rights and defying gender stereotypes.

Unifor national president Lana Payne, Canadian Labour Congress president Bea Bruske and Ontario Public Service Employees Union president JP Hornick talk about the challenges facing Canada’s biggest unions at the Democracy Forum at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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