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1005: Political Life in a Union
by Bill Freeman
The story of 1005, a rich record of working-class politics and labour relations in Canada.
In Canada's turbulent labour relations history, few players are more prominent than Steelworkers Local 1005 at Stelco in Hamilton, Ontario. In telling hte story of 1005, BILL FREEMAN explores the nature of political life in a union local. He examines the social and economic forces that shape the politics of the local's members, as well as the political system within.
The story of 1005 is a rich record of working-class politics and labour relations in Canada.
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