September 26, 2023
Three strikes: Why today’s labour movements will be studied for years
Labour Studies Professor Stephanie Ross discusses autoworkers' strikes, economic uncertainty and the changing labour landscape. ...
September 19, 2023
Ontario’s most economically vulnerable are even worse off after the pandemic, researchers find
A new report by McMaster researchers shows that Ontarians who were already among the poorest and most vulnerable came out of the COVID-19 pandemic worse off than they had been before....
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August 30, 2023
Analysis: For Ontario teachers, arbitration is no substitute for the right to strike
Trading the right to strike for binding interest arbitration is a minefield for unions....
August 29, 2023
Federal government invests $22.4M in McMaster research
In addition to an investment of $18.4 million for more than 80 McMaster researchers, the university has two new Canada Research Chairs and saw two Tier 1 chairs renewed. ...
August 2, 2023
Analysis: Learning from Lululemon: If Canada wants to get serious about forced labour, disclosure laws won’t do
A new study suggests disclosure laws about forced labour in the clothing industry are a form of window dressing, designed to ease the conscience of consumers rather than protecting workers. ...
June 16, 2023
2023 Social Science grads reflect on their time at McMaster
To celebrate Convocation, we asked a few of our Social Sciences graduates to reflect on their experiences at McMaster University and to offer some advice to their younger selves. We also asked them what their future plans are, as well as their favourite memories and places on campus. Elizabeth Wong, Labour Studies and Political […]
June 13, 2023
Meet the 2023 University Scholars
These scholars have distinguished themselves internationally and demonstrated a commitment to the discovery, communication and preservation of knowledge, as well as excellence in education and serving local and global communities. ...
April 14, 2023
School of Labour Studies launches Concurrent Certificate in Work and Labour Relations
A new undergraduate concurrent certificate launched by the School of Labour Studies looks to provide a foundation in work and labour relations for all students at McMaster. The Concurrent Certificate in Work and Labour Relations, which is now available in the 2023/24 academic calendar, gives students a grounding in the field of labour relations, […]
April 14, 2023
Social Science alumna Joanna Das Gupta explains how McMaster set her up for success
Joanna Das Gupta graduated from McMaster University in 2018 with degrees in Labour Studies and Sociology. She now works at Apotex Pharmaceuticals as a coordinator of health services. We caught up with Das Gupta to see how McMaster set her up for success, the sense of home she felt on campus, and her favourite study […]
June 7, 2022
How the pandemic has affected the state of labour organization in North America
A wave of labour organization in North America, led by young and racialized workers, is providing many lessons for those watching, says Stephanie Ross, director of McMaster’s School of Labour Studies....
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