A British Columbia union leader entered the federal NDP leadership race on Wednesday, promoting himself as a contender who understands the concerns of workers. Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada, officially announced he was running to become the next leader of the New Democratic Party, with his campaign describing him as "the first working-class labour candidate in the federal NDP leadership race." In an interview with CBC News ahead of the launch, Ashton acknowledged his reputation for being a voice within Canada's labour movement who tends to speak his mind ... CLICK HERE for the full story
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