Michael Laxer
Fiasco: Ford wins reelection in a vote dominated by deep ennui, disaffection
Image via Twitter What a fiasco. After a turbulent four years that was marred by incompetence, malice, arrogance and often incoherence,...
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Michael Laxer
Apr 6, 20213 min read
New numbers in Ontario show large workplaces are fueling pandemic outbreaks
The focus in fighting the pandemic has to shift to large workplaces and workplace prevention. New numbers in Ontario show what many of us...
Michael Laxer
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Ontario unions launch legal challenges to Ford government and Uber attacks
Unions in Ontario are fighting back against attacks on two fronts this week with legal challenges against the Ford government and the...
Michael Laxer
Jan 15, 20214 min read
Demands for paid sick days in Ontario grow
As the pandemic surges in the province the desperate need for paid sick days in Ontario is increasingly obvious. The Ford government...
Michael Laxer
Jan 13, 20214 min read
The Ontario lockdown was a tragedy, the stay-at-home order is a farce
With many loopholes, big box stores still fully operating, few new workplace closures and no paid sick leave, the "stay-at-home" order...
Michael Laxer
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Who will pay for Ontario's food delivery app fee cap?
CUPW says that while the Supporting Local Restaurants Act "may help small businesses, it provides little protection to couriers making...
Michael Laxer
Nov 20, 20203 min read
Call what the Ford government did whatever you want, but it is not a lockdown
The Ford government is closing down the retail outlets and workplaces that are the least responsible for the second wave. It is a big...
Michael Laxer
Nov 19, 20205 min read
Class and the pandemic in Ontario
The government and bosses are trying to shift the blame for the devastating pandemic surge in the province from factors like overcrowded...
Michael Laxer
Nov 10, 20205 min read
Pandemic approach in Ontario prioritizes business over people
Headlines like "Ford eases COVID-19 restrictions as Ontario case count hits new high" reflect the dangerous priorities and bizarre air of...
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