Kim Siever

@kimsiever.bsky.social

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Radical left queer Mormon. Labour journalist. Disabled. ADHD. Autism. Lemon lover. He/they. albertaworker.ca

18.09 National Day of Mourning Each year on April 28th at 11:00 a.m., work will stop and one (1) minute of silence will be observed in memory of workers killed or injured on the job.
Snake wearing a unicorn helmet, which has a rainbow coloured mane
“Selling Social Justice: Why the Rich Love Antiracism” by JENNIFER C. PAN
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“When we’re unemployed, we’re called lazy; when the whites are unemployed it’s called a depression.” Jesse Jackson
I stopped giving my bosses a reason when I call off years ago and it's changed my life. Say it with me... "I'm not coming in today."
We've got to stay together and maintain unity. You know, whenever Pharaoh wanted to prolong the period of slavery in Egypt, he had a favorite, favorite formula for doing it. What was that? He kept the slaves fighting among themselves. But whenever the slaves get together, something happens in Pharaoh's court, and he cannot hold the slaves in slavery. When the slaves get together, that's the beginning of getting out of slavery. Now let us maintain unity.
“In order for me to write poetry that isn’t political, I must listen to the birds, and in order to hear the birds, the warplanes must be silent.” —Marwan Makhoul
Daddy said growing up in the coal mines, one year for Xmas he got a toothbrush, the next year he got a bike, times were so unpredictable! I heard that story for years, finally relayed it to my grandma. She said, "Tell your dad he got his bike the year we got the goddamn union."
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"This strike notice is premature given the progress made at the bargaining table and the generous offers made by Air Transat. We have demonstrated a serious commitment throughout the process and a sincere willingness to reach an agreement by proposing several compromises and improvements that address the pilots' demands. Despite these efforts, ALPA has shown no openness, and the discussions have not led to an agreement. It is regrettable that the union has expressed such indifference toward Transat, its employees and clients by choosing the path of a strike at this time of year—a reckless decision that does not reflect the state of negotiations. While our priority is now to take care of our customers, we remain committed to the process in order to conclude a negotiated agreement," said Julie Lamontagne, Chief Human Resources, Corporate Responsibility and Communications Officer.
TODAY! PROTEST Northback Coal Mine December 8 (11 -11:45 AM), Lethbridge Coast Hotel
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The combination of making the government the “payor of last resort” with requiring employer-sponsored drug and supplementary benefit plans to maintain coverage for employees 65 years and older who are employed — is anticipated to save the government between $35 to $54 million annually.
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Teachers are vital to the success of Alberta's education system. Over the next three years, school boards will be provided with funding to hire 3,000 teachers and 1,500 new education assistants to support students with complex needs. These funds may also be allocated to additional student support through assessments for complex needs, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech-language pathology, and other in-the-classroom supports.
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"IT IS OUR DUTY TO FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM. IT IS OUR DUTY TO WIN. WE MUST LOVE EACH OTHER AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER. WE HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE BUT OUR CHAINS."
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies. . . . Our attitude toward any country is determined by the attitude of that country to our struggle.” Nelson Mandela
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.