Abstracts/Résumés
THE REGULATORY EXCLUSION OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS IN ALBERTA
Bob Barnetson
Assistant Professor,
Department of Labour Studies,
Athabasca University,
Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
The opportunity structure facing waged agricultural workers seeking basic statutory employment rights in the Canadian province of Alberta is hostile, reflecting the intertwined political and economic interests of farmers, the provincial government, and agribusiness. This article outlines the contours of the political opportunities and constraints facing labour groups and agricultural workers seeking legislative change. Analysis suggests there is little opportunity at present to alter this legislative exclusion.
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