Stories from the PSAC picket line

Stories from the PSAC picket line

Listen to an interview with Jessica Dagasso, a member of the Public Service Alliance of Canada from Nanaimo B.C., as she shares her learnings and victories from one of the largest strikes in Canada! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The power of podcasts with CUPE Cast co-host Brittany Nisbett!

This week we're joined by CUPE Ontario 3rd VP and co-host of the CUPE Cast Brittany Nisbett!    Special guest: PYC Chair, Taylor McPhillips ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Shop talk with Young Worker of the Year Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura

Joining us for the third episode of The S Word is the recipient of the OPSEU/SEPFO 2022 Young Worker of the Year Award, Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura! At 29, Kaddoura is a paramedic in the city of London and holds the position of Vice-President at OPSEU/SEFPO Local 147. As a proud second-generation Lebanese immigrant, he stands out as the youngest executive member in his local. Kaddoura's dedication to his members shines through as he champions equity, diversity, and the concerns of young workers! Episode photo: OPSEU/SEFPO member Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura receives the Provincial Young Worker of the Year Award from President JP Hornick (l-r), PYC members Taylor McPhillips and Kaylee Heath, and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell Links for this episode: More about the Awards at OPSEU/SEFPO Convention [https://opseu.org/news/activists-recognized-at-convention-2023-awards-evening/191582/]. Info about the criteria and selection process for the Young Worker Award. [https://opseu.org/news/2022-young-worker-of-the-year-award/137811/] OPSEU/SEFPO Convention page [https://opseu.org/convention/]   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Precarious work with guest Mercy Ayesha Alohan-Eke

Language warning: Please be advised this episode contains strong language, including the F-word and the (other) S-word. The 'S' Word is back with another look at precarious work. Joining us for episode two is Mercy Ayesha Alohan-Eke, a young worker from OPSEU/SEPFO Local 561. We talk about the unique challenges faced by international students and delve into the realities of precarious work like lack of job security and benefits, and the stress of juggling multiple jobs. Links for this episode: Canadian Federation of Students: https://www.cfs-fcee.ca [https://www.cfs-fcee.ca]   Naujawan Support Network: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSNPeel [https://twitter.com/NSNPeel] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Naujawan-Support-Network/100070436621036/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/Naujawan-Support-Network/100070436621036/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naujawansupportnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/naujawansupportnetwork/]   F.D Signifier: https://www.youtube.com/@FDSignifire [https://www.youtube.com/@FDSignifire]   Elite Capture: How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else): https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1867-elite-capture [https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1867-elite-capture]   More Perfect Union: https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/ [https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/] https://www.instagram.com/perfectunion/ [https://www.instagram.com/perfectunion/] https://substack.com/@moreperfectus [https://substack.com/@moreperfectus]   Connect with us! On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opseupyc/ [https://www.instagram.com/opseupyc/] On Twitter: https://twitter.com/opseupyc [https://twitter.com/opseupyc] E-mail us at hello@pyc-opseu.org ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Precarious Work

Join us for our first episode on Precarious Work with guest Ahmad Gaied, Secretary Treasurer of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL)  Please note:  The wrong date is given for the Day of Action. It is taking place on June 3, 2023 - not June 2. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.