The Global Labour Research Centre (GLRC) is seeking PhD students and postdoctoral fellows interested in joining a supportive research community focused on labour and livelihoods, broadly understood. More than a presentation series, this initiative is an opportunity to build an interdisciplinary community of scholars committed to supporting one another's research through thoughtful discussion, constructive feedback, and ongoing […]
The GLRC is proud to host a large community of Faculty, Student and Postdoc, External, and Visiting Associates who contribute to the centre in several ways, such as serving on the Executive and Advisory Committees, presenting research at seminars, and contributing original content to our website. We are also happy to offer a range of […]
Histories of Solidarity: Migration, Deportation & Organizing was a dynamic session held on March 25th during the 2026 George Brown Labour Fair that examined how migration and deportation shape labour struggles and collective organizing. Led by GLRC‑affiliated professors Adrian Smith and Katherine Nastovski, the event brought together students and community members to reflect on historical […]
This workshop will engage with themes surrounding migrant lives and livelihoods in communities throughout Canada. Through a focus on greater Toronto, it aims to explore the social relations of migrant and diasporic communities. Workshop leads Suzanne Narain is a highly experienced community organizer, including with Jane andFinch Action Against Poverty, who has completed a PhD […]
This workshop will bring together researchers and organizers from the Trade Unions and Labour Environmentalism (TULE) Network, an international organization that explores how trade unions can advance working-class environmentalism and tackle today’s ecological challenges through collective action. Workshop leads Vinnie Collins is PhD Candidate in the Department of Politics at York University and aFounding Member […]
The Global Labour Research Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Smith, Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, as the new Director of the GLRC. He will replace professor Luann Good Gingrich, whose term as Director is concluding. Professor Smith will begin his directorship on July 1, 2023 and he will lead […]
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is Canada’s largest gathering of academics, and one of the largest in the world. It’s a place to hold critical conversations of our time, hear from a diverse set of voices, share findings, refine ideas, and build partnerships to help shape the Canada of tomorrow. Congress 2023 will […]
Have you noticed the new tab on our website? The GLRC has launched a focus on Climate Action, Work, and Labour for the 2022-2023 academic year. Through dedicated blog posts, research reports, seminars, and roundtable discussions, we will turn our attention to specific strategies for climate action. In a time of intensifying ecological devastation and social fracture, […]