Stewart, Herman

Stewart, Herman

Herman Stewart, hired as an organizer with the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union in 1980, shook up a sleepy union when he was chosen Ontario business manager in a contested election in 1986.   The union had had a cozy relationship with employers,...
Blaser, Sol

Blaser, Sol

Sol Blaser started in the garment industry at age 15, joining the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union in 1952.  He spent 47 years in the industry.   ~ Interviewed by Beatrix Henry and Caren...
Veecock, June

Veecock, June

Guyana-born June Veecock served for 19 years as the director of human rights for the Ontario Federation of Labour.  In this interview, she highlights some of her human rights and labour activism.   Interviewed by Jennifer Carson and Elizabeth Abbott. Carmen Henry and...
Cleaning Up

Cleaning Up

TWHP and Rise Up! are proud to present a live Zoom event with Cleaning Up authors Susana P. Miranda and Franca Iacovetta. April 11th, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. (ET) Not available? Don’t worry. Register now, and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience. Event...
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