Susan Cake

Susan Cake is an Assistant Professor in Human Resources and Labour Relations at Athabasca University. Before joining AU in 2020, Susan was a worker advocate specializing in the areas of occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation systems, and pensions. Susan’s current research interests include union relevance and renewal, government workplace policy and regulations, and child care.

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Six Worries for Workers This Labour Day: What can we expect from the re-elected UCP government?

blog | Sep 04, 2023

What can Alberta workers expect from this United Conservative Party government? The UCP’s first term cheapened labour costs for employers, while its 2023 election platform contained few promises related to labour and employment matters. This post presents six labour-related issues that should be on every worker’s radar over the next four years.

Boom, Bust, and Consolidation: Corporate Restructuring in the Alberta Oil Sands

research | Nov 08, 2018

This report for the Corporate Mapping Project analyzes the accumulation dynamics of the 'Big Five' oil sands producers through the latest commodity cycle of boom, bust, and consolidation.