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Emily Visser
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Labour activist, Mayworks Festival Chair, educator, Toronto, Canada
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The Trump regime is now using the immigration enforcement apparatus to target people who criticize its policies or support ideas that it doesn’t approve of.
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Khalil Case Shows How Migrant Justice and Palestine Solidarity Are Tied Together
The detention of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil was made possible by the normalization of deportation.
truthout.org
March 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Do we really want Ontarians to drink more? 1/2 @carolinaaragao.bsky.social @policyalternatives.bsky.social #onpoli ➡️https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/do-we-really-want-ontarians-to-drink-more/
January 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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One Amazon worker said workplace safety is a major driver of worker discontent, including insufficient access to water and overheating. “The danger is real. It’s not something that we’re making up.”
Amazon Workers Speak Out Amid Unprecedented Holiday Season Strike
Thousands of Amazon workers on Thursday launched the largest strike against the retail giant in US history.
truthout.org
December 20, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Such a great Mayworks Gala Awards evening on Friday November 29! We packed the Steelworkers Hall for an evening of music and fundraising and celebration of the arts and labour - and much solidarity with Palestine. Thanks to all who came out!! If you missed it - we’re doing it all again next year!
December 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM