from the front lines, day 11
On Thursday, striking Mississauga library workers visited various branches in the system to talk with members of the community. Here are some reports and pictures.Clarkson"Our group was quite small, but…
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from the front lines, day 10
Five of our members reported on the early-morning disruption of traffic coming into the parking garages!Report #1:As we were picketing the entrance to the Civic Center parking garage this morning,…
from the front lines, day 10
Five of our members reported on the early-morning disruption of traffic coming into the parking garages!Report #1:As we were picketing the entrance to the Civic Center parking garage this morning,…
from the front lines, day nine
We had quite an eventful day!1989 making noise!!!The cacerolazo was awesome! We had so much fun banging and honking and marching. We were loud and proud -- and you know…
from the front lines, day nine
Yesterday, we did this!The cacerolazo was awesome! We had so much fun banging and honking and marching. We were loud and proud -- and you know our Employer was listening!…
Tuesday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- David Dayen highlights the treatment of workers as the most fundamental difference between Scandinavian countries which have achieved both prosperity and social justice,…
from the front lines, day eight
Another amazing day!
from the front lines, day eight
Another amazing day!
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading.- Lana Payne discusses how inequality and insecurity inevitably serve as the key explanation for the rise of right-wing populism. And Adam Johnson rightly challenges…
from the front lines, day five
I have been staring at my computer screen, trying to figure out how to describe the amazing day we had, and how to express my feelings about what we're creating…
from the front lines, day five
I have been staring at my computer screen, trying to figure out how to describe the amazing day we had, and how to express my feelings about what we're creating…
from the front lines, day four
Every day, more and more members are coming out on the line!At least 250 people were at Thursday's morning rally and lunch-time barbecue with CUPE Ontario. Spirits were very high,…
from the front lines, day four
Every day, more and more members are coming out on the line!At least 250 people were at Thursday's morning rally and lunch-time barbecue with CUPE Ontario. Spirits were very high,…
The looming Canada Post lockout: workers resist concessions for next generation
Photo by Pleuntje As many know from the swirling news across traditional and social media, there has been a long-running labour dispute between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Reuters reports on Tidjane Thiam's recognition that inequality and underfunded education likely played roles in the Brexit vote's outcome. And David Blanchflower rightly…
from the front lines, day three
Here are some highlights of the incredible support our strike action is generating:1 - A customer called this morning. "Good morning, I am a library patron, just calling to say…
from the front lines, day three
Here are some highlights of the incredible support our strike action is generating:1 - A customer called this morning. "Good morning, I am a library patron, just calling to say…