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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 8h

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Frustrating that our government puts this much strain on people who do so much for society.

Alberta teachers among the world's most stressed, new report shows

ATA president Jason Schilling said the report shows his agency’s findings that teachers feel stressed out, overworked and underappreciated.

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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 1d

albertaworker.ca/news/the-sto... Hey. Do you know what stocks (some of) your MLAs own? Would you like to?

The stocks owned by Alberta MLAs (2025 edition)

I spent a couple of days browsing public disclosure statements to see what’s changed in 5 years.

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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 1d

Accessibility information for the 28th. Map of the grounds:
www.assembly.ab.ca/docs/default...

Emergency preparedness

In the event of an emergency while in, or in front of, the Legislature building, please muster in front of the Visitor Centre (the QEII Building).

First Aid

First Aiders will be marked by their first aid kits or other first aid symbols.

For more information about your rights, please visit: https://theccf.ca/learn/know-your-rights

Accessibility in the AB Legislature Building

Visitors with wheelchairs, strollers and those with mobility restrictions can access the building using the west entrance.
Accessible washrooms are located in the west hallway of the second floor.

Service animals are permitted in the building with service animal ID cards. All other animals are not permitted.

Getting to the AB Legislature Building

Government Centre Transit stop is on 107 St, on the east side of the Visitor Centre/QEII Building.
Government Centre LRT Station is connected to the Leg. via underground pedway; the pedway will be open from 7:30AM to 5PM.
Corona LRT Station is a 900m aboveground walk from the legislature.

Free 2 hour parking along 107 St, between 98 and 99 Ave.
Limited paid parking along 99 Ave.

Bicycle routes can be found on the map graphic below (provided as a link in this post)
Bike racks are available around the Visitor Centre/QEII Building and on the east side of the Leg.

Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 2d

Updated our poster!

October 28: Sit in for Equity. Fight for 5 key communities - Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, Disabled, Elderly and Immigrant. We will be meeting at the AB legislature building at 11AM, protesting outside at 12PM, and doing the sit-in at 1:30.

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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 2d

www.aupe.org/news/news-an... - AUPE posted the results of its discussion with AHS. If AHS doesn't budge on its positions, AHS could be facing a legal strike!

AHS NC: The employer asks for rollbacks - we ask to end mediation

Bargaining update for Locals 041, 043, 044, 045, and 046, Alberta Health Services Nursing Care

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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 2d

Back.

If Reddit's more your speed:
www.reddit.com/r/alberta/co...

From the alberta community on Reddit

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 9d

The before and after in #yeg is absolutely bonkers!

##abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 8d

With parents looking for options for kids during the strike…

It’s a good time to remind everyone affected to choose carefully.

Cause there could be very real consequences.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 8d

Nobody has ever claimed AHS was perfect...

But Smith's approach to healthcare has been to take a slightly injured patient (AHS) & dismember it.

We asked ER physician Dr. Paul Parks (@PfParks) if that's accurate.

Turns out it is, and some folks are getting very well paid!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 12d

Looks like #YEG is making sure that Edmontonians have the opportunity to show their support for teachers as well!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #ABED

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Leeta 🇨🇦 @micropainter.bsky.social · 10d

I’m asking you to please reach out to your networks to get them to sign the Forever Canadian 🇨🇦petition.

Find a pop up event at Forever-Canadian.ca, go and sign!

We need 70,000 more signatures in less than 3 weeks.

#Canada #CanadaSky #Alberta #Calgary #abpoli #ableg #yyc #yeg #ForeverCanadian 🇨🇦

Volunteers collecting signatures with signs and flags for the Forever Canadian petition at the Night Light festival in Calgary.

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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 10d

Also: There is apparently a rally planned in support of Alberta's teachers at the Alberta Legislature at 11:30AM this Sunday, October 5th. Stay safe if you plan on going!

Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 10d

Also, as many of you may know, AISH is being transitioned to ADAP by Smith and the UCP. Many people with lifelong illnesses will be unfairly means tested to help the UCP look better on paper. Sign this petition if you can, but if not, spread the word! www.change.org/p/protect-al...

Sign the Petition

Protect Albertans with Disabilities — Stop the Transition from AISH to ADAP

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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 10d

"Health care touches every Albertan, whether it’s the birth of a child, an emergency, or the care we count on as we age. That’s why we have launched the Alberta Needs Care, to shine a light on what’s happening in our health system and why it matters to you." neednurses.ca

Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 14d

Hope you're having a pleasant Truth and Reconciliation! If you can, please remember to elevate our Indigenous voices wherever you are able, today. #indigenous

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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 14d

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Normal-ass province behavior.

From the alberta community on Reddit: Alberta Next Panel Cuts Microphone on Kid Asking Why Fund Private Schools

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🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Intolerant of Intolerance🇺🇦🍉🐈 @tolerantparadox.bsky.social · 15d

🖕Fuck you, #DumpsterDani . Go to Hell, you bitch. FUND OUR HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER VITAL SERVICES AND STOP SENDING MILLIONS TO SAM MRACHE TO POCKET! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 15d

By way of context…

In May, 22,300 teacher voted against the UCP’s offer at 61.99%

Today, 38,113 voted no at 89.5%.

In May, 13,517 voted to accept.

Today?

Only 4,479.

The UCP managed to find a way to actually make things worse.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 14d

Today, there are more than 75 locations to sign the #ForeverCanadian petition.

WE NEED YOUR SIGNATURE to reach the required number!!!

Please, find your nearest location on this website and make the time to sign it. Every signature will count.

www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet...

#ableg

Forever Canadian Official Campaign Website

Forever Canadian campaign is a grassroots coalition of Canadians aimed at reinforcing Canadian unity. It is a proactive vehicle to secure Alberta's continued place in Canada.

www.forever-canadian.ca

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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 26d

We have a Discord now: discord.gg/2wPewmV6sE. Hope to see(at) you soon!

Join the Sit In For Equity Discord Server!

Check out the Sit In For Equity community on Discord - hang out with 6 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · Sep 14

Elon Musk and several of the largest accounts on Twitter are doing everything they possibly can in this moment to focus the violent retribution people are braying for right now towards trans people.

It is IMPERATIVE to be loud ally right now and defend the trans community with our whole chest.

Massive account Aesthetica tweets: “I am now 100% confident that Charlie's assassination was carried out by a radical left wing transgender terror cell.
Let's get into the evidence (…)”

Elon Musk quotes saying “seems likely”

Cernovich tweets: “Matt Walsh had his phone hacked, doxxed, and people showing up to kill him. Over the trans issue.
They are exceptionally violent. Not for me to
"defend Israel," especially as that side has treated me very badly over the years. But I don't think it wa...”

Matt Walsh quotes: “Anyone who's been in the trenches fighting these trans militants knows that they are inherently violent. On a level far beyond any other political or ideological faction. Deranged, deeply hateful, angry at themselves and the world. Suicidal. The threat they pose is very serious.”

A user, Connor Tomlinson, tweets: “It's time for a complete and total ban on cross-sex hormones.
They cannot change your sex...”

Elon Musk quotes it saying: “absolutely”

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · Sep 15

You know it is a movement when there are 97 #ForeverCanadian petition signing locations on Sunday evening.

Former Reform Party MP, Ian McLelland on his driveway, a gentleman at a shopping center and volunteers at an Asian festival, all collecting signatures.

#cdnpoli

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emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · Sep 15

as a member of the radical transgender terrorist movement, i will now close my september weekend by drinking trader joe’s fall harvest tea & eating a tiny pumpkin pie with my wife as we watch the great british bake off. you know, just like [checks gop talking points] al qaeda. worse than, really.

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Jack Iwashyna @iwashyna.bsky.social · Sep 14

I cannot believe there is a need to say this, but “involuntary lethal injection” is not a treatment plan it is murder, and that is true even if a person does not have a home

There is no moral or policy ambiguity here

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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 29d

Great move, ATA!!! Folks, if you know a teacher in AB, they're likely going to be hurting for cash so please offer whatever assistance you can. Even sharing this out helps the cause.

www.facebook.com/100064674584...

The Alberta Teachers' Association

The Alberta Teachers' Association has officially filed strike notice. Unless a negotiated settlement can be reached at the bargaining table, teachers will be on strike beginning October 6. #abed...

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