The mass anti-war movement stopped the Canadian government from going to war in Iraq in 2003, and trained a new generation of activists in the process. It showed how ideas change in struggle, that anti-oppression must be at the heart of the movement, and that internationalism must be our guide. The movement also provided lessons in mass action and labour strategy.
This is the third in a four-part series on the anti-war movement of 2003 and the role of labour. The previous article looked at the…
Twenty year ago the world said no to war. The demonstrations on February 15, 2003 were a turning point for the anti-war movement in Canada. Not only did the movement’s numbers grow, it also forced divisions in the ruling class and ultimately pushed the Liberals to announce Canada would not formally participate in the war on Iraq.
This is the first of a four-part series on the anti-war movement of 2003 and the role of labour. This article looks at the context…
Over 700 service workers at the University of Toronto–members of CUPE 3261 – will be in a legal strike position on Monday, November 21, the…
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