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GroundWire Aug 19 | Vancouver renovictions, Manitoba election, vigil for man shot by Montreal

GroundWire Production — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 17:24:42 +0000

GROUNDWIRE NEWS

This episode of GroundWire was produced at CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg on occupied Anishinabeg Akiin, homeland of the Mètis Nation and the historical territory of the Nehiyawak and the Nakota. Produced by Michael Welch and voiced by Susan Huebert.

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May Day March pushes for $15 minimum wage

flux — Sat, 02 May 2015 07:45:11 +0000

VANCOUVER - Turnout was good and the weather was great for this year's Vancouver & District Labour Council sponsored May Day March.

The marchers filled several blocks of Commercial Drive as they wound their way from 14th and Commercial to Grandview Park. Speeches were followed by music and food.

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Quebec Student Movement and Combative Unionism > Vancouver

gidget digit — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:47:19 +0000

Titre secondaire:

TOUR STOP: Maritime Labour Centre

Me Sep 26

ville:

Vancouver

Lieu:

Maritime Labour Centre

Adresse:

1880 Triumph Street Vancouver, BC V5L 4C3

Coût:

FREE (open to the public)

le contact de l'organisatrice:

Paul Finch

Space Accessibiity:

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible.

Lien de carte:

http://www.maritimelabourcentre.com/

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Lien:

https://www.facebook.com/events/403049549761495/

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Canucks arena workers fight for concessions

flux — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:54:26 +0000

VANCOUVER - The workers who staff the concessions at the Rogers Arena took to the street tonight. They were outside the rink before tonight`s Vancouver Canucks game demanding respect from employer Aramark. They say they are fighting for better working conditions and better customer service. The workers represent cashiers, cooks, caterers, bartenders and others at the arena.

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BC Teachers Send Message - Negotiate!

flux — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:00:27 +0000

VANCOUVER - Local public school teachers joined their colleagues across the province today in a day of action. Before and after classes they took to the streets with placards calling for the province to negotiate - not legislate.

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Capital Offences: Excusing Suite Crimes and Elite Deviance

JShantz — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:07:51 +0000

Capital Offences: Excusing Suite Crimes and Elite Deviance

by Jeff Shantz

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SFSS Support Staff - Locked-out for over 11 weeks

Maria Persdotter — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:57:07 +0000

An interview with workers and union representatives

About two months ago, and in the midst of contract negotiations, the Board of Directors of the Simon Fraser Student Society made a decision to lock-out their office and support staff. The workers have now been locked out for over 11 weeks while the board attempts to financially bully them into an agreement.

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Halifax LABOUR DAY Celebration - Monday September 5th

tonytracy — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:32:02 +0000

Titre secondaire:

Trade Unionists, Community Members, Social Justice Activists and Others to March and Rally on Labour Day

Lu Sep 5

ville:

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Lieu:

Gathering at VICTORIA PARK at 10:30am, Marching to South Commons Triangle

Adresse:

Victoria Park, corner of Spring Garden Road & South Park Street (gather at 10:30am)

Coût:

FREE

le contact de l'organisatrice:

Kyle Buott, President of Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council: president@hddlc.ca

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Lien:

http://halifaxlabour.ca

March, Rally, Free BBQ Picnic and Community Concert

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What Do You Do With a Scab? Picket!

flux — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:31:07 +0000

VANCOUVER - Locked out Rocky Mountaineer Railtours attendants picketed outside the Rocky Mountaineer station in Vancouver this evening. The members of Local 31 of the Teamsters say more than 70 "replacement workers" have already been brought in to do their jobs. The onboard workers have been without a contract since they joined the Teamsters earlier this year.

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Postal workers locked out as back-to-work legislation approaches

davidpball — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:42:23 +0000

VANCOUVER - Unions are organizing a rally in solidarity with striking postal workers Friday, at the Canada Post plant in downtown Vancouver.

The rally follows ones today in both Ottawa and Winnipeg, criticizing Canada Post as well as the federal government for trying to force them back to work.

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Postal Workers on Strike Across Canada

Aaron — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:54:56 +0000

Interview with a postal worker in Fredericton, NB

Ruth Breen is a letter carrier and a member of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) in Fredericton, New Brunswick. I interviewed Ruth at the Fredericton CUPW local office the night before the union launched a cross-country rotating strike to fight for better wages and better working conditions.

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Open Meeting of Rain City Solidarity EVENT POSTPONED

Readmore — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:33:50 +0000

Titre secondaire:

Problems with a Landlord or Boss?

Me Fév 16

ville:

Vancouver

Lieu:

12th and Clark

Adresse:

1284 E. 12th Ave.

Coût:

Free (donations always welcome to support the space)

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Lien:

http://12thandclark.wordpress.com/2011/02/07/1299/

Due to city zoning problems, this event will be postponed. Stay tuned, this open meeting will take place in the next few weeks either at 12th and Clark or another location.

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Their Laws—Our Loss

J Shantz — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:10:39 +0000

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