BREAKING: The German government is investigating Mercedes' union-busting campaign at their Vance, Alabama plant.

Germany-based companies are required to refrain from infringing on workers' right to unionize.

Mercedes has instead engaged in aggressive anti-union activities.

As the President of NLFL I am proud to sign Momentum’s Pledge to Defend Rainbow Equality. I will always speak up to defend the human rights and dignity of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada.

Join the movement & take the pledge: rainbowequality.ca/pledge

Volkswagen workers just moved a mountain.

Mercedes workers got next.

#StandUpUAW

Help CUPE shine a light on the important contributions that child can workers make to our communities. Share your story about the difference they make in the lives of you and your children. #childcare #canlab
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In 1992, the Westray mining disaster took 26 lives. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Westray Law, created to hold companies criminally responsible for negligence leading to workplace fatality. We honour the lives lost through advocacy to strengthen OHS laws in NS.

Postal Workers ’ transformation plan for a strong public postal service for all

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Today, on #RedDressDay , we remember and honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). Join us in standing in solidarity & committing to action to end violence against MMIWG2S. mmiwg-ffada.ca

Lots of people posting “May the fourth be with you!” after two weeks of criticizing campus protests, as if Star Wars isn’t about resistance against imperialism and its violence by any means necessary.

#FreePalestine

Whether on a picket line or a university/college campus, workers will always support the right to peacefully assemble and be heard. Read the letter from Lana Payne to universities urging restraint and dialogue during ongoing anti-war protests: unifor.org/news/all-news/… #cdnpse

The SJSWC stands in solidarity with Resident Protestors, calling on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to respect international human rights law and Canadian legislation declaring housing a human right.

Read our full letter here: sjswc.ca/the-sjswc-stan…

On 2/14, Toronto ridehail +delivery workers joined an int’l strike sending out an SOS re: #s of workers are on apps where median earnings fall well below the minimum wage +key workplace rights are undermined.

Yesterday’s convoy reminds us the problems are only getting worse.

Happy May Day to the workers of the world! Today is about joy, solidarity, and rebellion, and has been since a Black anarchist named Lucy Parsons led the country’s first May Day march in 1886. The cops called her “more dangerous than a thousand rioters.”

Be dangerous, beloveds.

Coming soon, to a workplace near you. May 1, 2028.
UAW.org/May1
#StandUp #MayDay #Solidarity

We are cohosting a panel In St.John’s May 9th. Our director Dr Christine Saulnier will be there in person, joining Jessica McCormick @russellawilliams.bsky.social 🫐 (Berrified) Angela Carter & others to talk about workers in NL. Register virtual or in person. #nlpoli app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2aab530…

Today is #InternationalWorkersDay , when our class commemorates past victories and prepares for the battles to come. The #Organizing4Power training programme led by Jane McAlevey is all about fighting and winning those battles, so celebrate by getting to know it! rosalux.de/en/o4p

Happy May Day!
The history of International Workers’ Day dates back to the late 1800s when workers held general strikes & won the 8hr work day. More than 150 years later, workers are still fighting for dignity & respect. #CanLab

New Kim Kelly in Teen Vogue:

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#UnionsForAll

Stay tuned for details on actions here in Newfoundland and Labrador! #NLPoli #RainbowEquality

Borne out of struggles of the industrial revolution, International Workers’ Day, #MayDay2024 celebrates the history of the labour movement which has always sought equality, solidarity, and justice. We know we are connected to a strong, vibrant community of workers around the