The vice president of the Grey Bruce Labour Council says people need to ensure they are well informed citizens to battle the onslaught of fake news.
Dave Trumble says fake news left unchecked can be used to undermine any entity, alter history, and destroy institutions.
Trumble says the trade union movement needs to remain strong to be an effective voice for workers' rights.
He says so called "right to work" legislation sounds noble, but he suggests it is a corporate and legislative initiative to undermine the labour movement.
He adds fake news is pitting private and public unions against each other, and it can distract from the real issues.
He says fake news purveyors exaggerate, misinform and use intolerance or corporate dollars to interfere with true journalism.
