Building a Better World 3rd Edition

An Introduction to the Labour Movement in Canada, 3rd Edition This third edition of Building a Better World offers a comprehensive introductory overview of Canada’s labour movement. The book includes an analysis of why workers form unions; assesses their organization and democratic potential; examines issues related to collective bargaining, grievances and strike activity; charts the historical development of labour unions; and describes the gains unions have achieved for their members and all working people. “Building a Better World is an essential text for undergraduate teaching in Labour Studies. … I would have no hesitation using the text in a first-year introductory classroom.” — Suzanne Mills, McMaster University “Building a Better World affirms the critical role unions play in promoting democracy, greater economic equality, and social justice for all citizens.” — James Clancy, National President, National Union of Public and General Employees — “Since it was first published, Building a Better World has been the best available book to introduce readers to unions in Canada. … With workers and unions facing increasingly severe attacks from employers and governments, this new version is most welcome.” — David Camfield, University of Manitoba, author of Canadian Labour in Crisis