August 9, 2024
Is proportional representation the way forward in Canadian politics?
Next year is an election year in Canada, so we’re revisiting the debate of proportional representation on rabble radio.
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August 2, 2024
‘An impossible situation:’ Workers at Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa need more support
Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa workers feel “punished” in an under-funded, strained workforce. Gabriela Calugay-Casuga sits down with Michele Thorn, president of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 454 and adoption worker at CASO.
August 2, 2024
'An impossible situation:' Workers at Children's Aid Society of Ottawa need more support
On July 8, workers at the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) walked off the job after contract negotiations broke down with their employer over issues of funding and a strained workforce for essential child care services. On Tuesday OPSEU/SEFPO, the union representing CASO, took to X (formally Twitter) to announce a tentative agreement had…
August 2, 2024
'An impossible situation:' Workers at Children's Aid Society of Ottawa need more support
On July 8, workers at the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) walked off the job after contract negotiations broke down with their employer over issues of funding and a strained workforce for essential child care services. On Tuesday OPSEU/SEFPO, the union representing CASO, took to X (formally Twitter) to announce a tentative agreement had…
July 26, 2024
Desmond Cole on resilience and solidarity with Palestine
Stephen Wentzell and Desmond Cole outline the misconceptions of Pro-Palestinian student encampments and what responsible reporting for Palestine looks like.
July 19, 2024
Encouraging understanding and inclusivity in schools through storytelling
Nick Seebruch and Deblekha Guin discuss the work Access to Media Education does to educate and empower youth through storytelling, artistic collaboration and peer facilitation.
July 12, 2024
Avi Lewis: An enduring activist of our times
This week on rabble radio, Libby Davies sits down with Avi Lewis to talk about a lifetime of activism and his plans to run in the next federal election.
July 5, 2024
How solidarity with Palestine is a labour issue
This week, labour reporter Gabriela Calugay-Casuga sits down with Ala’ Qadi to discuss how student unions and labour issues intersect with the crisis in Palestine.
June 28, 2024
Staff at SickKids deserve a liveable pension
Today, Leonora Foster, patient service aid and president of the CUPE local at the hospital joins rabble labour reporter Gabriela Calugay-Casuga to talk about the need for a new pension plan for SickKids employees.
June 21, 2024
Pride in Canada: The fight continues…
This week on rabble radio, we feature a segment from our most recent Off the Hill political panel, Pride in Canada: The fight continues.
June 21, 2024
Pride in Canada: The fight continues…
This week on rabble radio, we feature a segment from our most recent Off the Hill political panel. This month, our theme was ‘Off the Hill: Pride in Canada – The fight continues.’ Our panel featured NDP MP Blake Desjarlais; rabble columnist Charlotte Dalwood; podcaster Shawn Dearn; professor Fritz Pino; and activist Martine Roy. About…
June 14, 2024
The Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation: Progress of then and now
rabble editor Nick Seebruch joins Josh Bizjak, executive director of the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation, to talk about the history of the organization and current research projects and initiatives.