Quebec labour legends launch new books



Renowned ( and retired ) Quebec labour activists Madeleine Parent and Jean-Claude Parrot speak at book launch event, May 13, 2005 in Toronto.

Video courtesy Glen Richards, Indignant Eye Productions



Madeleine Parent -  Jean-Claude Parrott



Madeleine Parent ACTIVIST book cover



Madeleine Parent: ACTIVIST
Edited and translated by Andree Levesque, Sumach Press, ISBN 1-894549-46-5

My Union, My Life Jean-Claude Parrot and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Jean-Claude Parrot, Fernwood Publishing, ISBN 1-55266-164-4

excerpt from rabble.ca



Mu Union, My Life book cover

Madeleine Parent and Jean-Claude Parrot have led extraordinary lives. They have been celebrated for their courage and commitment. Their accomplishments have improved the lives of millions of Canadians. Their dedication has made them international heroes of the labour movement and to a new generation of young activists.

Parent and Parrot spoke about their lives as activists and discussed their two new books at Trinity St. Paul's Centre, on May 13 2005 in Toronto.



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Introduction: D'Arcy Martin RT: 3:25
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Beth McAuley, Co-director, Sumach Press RT: 2:43
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Laurell Ritchie, friend and former union colleague of Madeleine Parent
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Madeleine Parent, retired labour leader and activist RT: 21:46
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Errol Sharpe, President, Fernwood Publishers RT: 7:01
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Jean-Claude Parrot, retired labour leader and activist RT: 17:05
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