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Description: Michelle Laurie, president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 258, is challenging incumbent president Jim Sinclair for the leadership of the B.C. Federation of Labour.

Source: The Province (Vancouver)

Date: 11/10/2012

Link: http://www.theprovince.com/business/Sinclair+challenged+Federation+Labour/7530828/story.html

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Questions for discussion:

  • Consult your textbook: what is the role of a provincial labour federation?
  • What does Michelle Laurie think needs to change at the federation?
  • What do you think of her arguments?
  • What makes this race politically significant?
  • What role do you think a labour federation should play in politics?

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