Words at Work: A Labour Poetry Workshop

Although W. H. Auden famously wrote, “poetry makes nothing happen,” poetry has always had a place in the revolution, especially concerning labour. But how did the poets of the past balance form and function while reflecting on their community’s struggles and dreams? What real impact can poetry have? This generative workshop will draw on Canada’s rich labour history and present-day issues to prompt attendees to take their protest to the page.