Description: Jerry Dias, the new leader of Unifor, says it is time for unions to go on the offensive. He promises to spend 10 per cent of the newly merged union’s revenues on organizing and increasing membership.

Source: The Globe and Mail

Date: 08/31/2013

Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/newly-elected-unifor-leader-says-he-is-taking-labour-movement-on-the-offensive/article14063604/

Related links:

• Unifor
• Canadian Press story
• Globe story on the state of unions in B.C.
• Earlier update
• Unifor media release

Questions for discussion:

• What did Dias say about young people and those who traditionally have not belonged to unions?
• Do you agree that “young people today are crying for a union”?
• Why or why not? Discuss.
• Have you ever belonged to a union?
• If so, describe briefly the pros and cons of the experience.