Peterborough Workers' Action Centre

Ford's transit plan means more delays. Workers and riders are fighting back.

Chloe Rockarts reflects on tangible steps needed to build worker capacity to fight public sector cuts and privatization, build solidarity between unionized & no...n-unionized workers, and fight white supremacy. Emma Jackson from Climate Justice Edmonton reacts to Jason Kenney's 30 million dollar "war room" to fight "lies and misinformation" about Alberta's oil sands. CJE is fundraising to resist Kenney's attacks and build capacity among young organizers.

"By standing strong and pushing back, Toronto cleaners have shown that it is still possible to beat back the bosses attacks and win retirement security for all workers."

"A pitched battle is currently taking place in Niagara Falls with implications for the future of decent work in Ontario. On Clifton Hill, the heart of Niagara’s... tourist district, a courageous group of nearly 100 restaurant workers are on strike against one of the region’s largest employers: Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. This strike could be a defining moment for the future of labour in Niagara. A win for the Rainforest workers will be a win for all hospitality workers and provide a new spark to the movement for decent work in our province."

Regarding the May 1 General Strike: 1 - This event will tell the Ontario government that we, the people of Ontario, are willing to grind this province to a halt... to make these ill-informed cuts stop. It will show the unions that the people of Ontario will stand in solidarity with them. It has no other political agenda, outside of stopping the current agenda being played out in Ontario and reminding Doug Ford who he works for. 2 - We encourage the people of Ontario to take an hour on May 1st and not contribute to the work done in Ontario that collectively makes us healthy and wealthy. After that, go back to the ‘business’ of being awesome. It would be a phenomenal thing if you were to spend that hour educating yourself on the power of General Strikes and the power of people acting collectively. 3 - If you want to take that hour standing in solidarity with other good folks, we encourage you to gather in public squares at noon and break bread together (BYObread, or maybe something to share). We are a community, and we are powerful. 4 - Do this with joy, all of our hearts have felt enough distress. Change is needed, and all of the power is in our hands. 5 - This event has been pulled together by two women, Daxy and Flo, (yes those are our real names), who share the common goal of a better Ontario for all. It was not sparked by any politician, nor will it be co-opted by anyone. We are keeping it simple, and ask only for your support of this single idea, and your friendly participation. There are already organized events happening in Hamilton and Toronto. We look forward to letting folks know about more cities as they join. Most importantly, remember that all of the power in this is in the hands of the beautiful people of Ontario. We can do this, together. We are very open to hearing your thoughts, and very open to you organizing your own events in your own spaces.

Thankyou CUPE 3903 for your support. We hope to see some of your members join us.

Find an event in your area for the #powerofmany #dayofaction against cuts to #education and #healthcare tomorrow, April 17. Be part of the fightback against the #profitsbeforepeople budget. http://www.powerofmany.ca #onlab #onpoli