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In episode eight, we return to the George Brown College Labour Fair and a discussion with Ontario Federation of Labour president Laura Walton and chief steward and second vice president of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 556 Jeff Brown. We discuss the multiple issues facing the labour movement, union priorities and, in this age of polycrisis, what exactly we are working for. Speaking to the upcoming federal elections, Walton says: “I think we all can agree it's not going to be an NDP federal government. It's either gonna be Liberals or Conservatives. And I call them cancer and chemo; one's gonna kill you, the other one's gonna make you sick. We're going to be under, in Ontario, two governments that are not worker friendly, both federally and provincially. And it's going to be incumbent on workers to really embrace organizing principles … Now's not the time to be quiet. Now's the time that we're going to have to join our voices together to really push back." Reflecting on the how the trade war may impact already underfunded Ontario colleges, Brown says: “The colleges extend into so many fields in our province. Obviously healthcare, nursing community workers, but also things like all the skilled trades, forestry, aviation. I mean, these are the workers in communities that are the backbone of our economy … and the concern that being this underfunded, now with this trade war … the provincial government will use this as an excuse to further starve the system.” About today's guests: Laura Walton is the president of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Canada's largest provincial labour federation. Walton served as president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees' Ontario School Boards Council of Unions (OSBCU) starting in 2019. She also served on the CUPE Ontario Executive Board. With a firm belief in the equalizing power of inclusive public education, Walton led her 55,000 coworkers across Ontario to withdraw their labour for two days in November 2022 in protest of the Ford government using the notwithstanding clause to ram through legislation that imposed a contract on CUPE education workers. Previously she served as president of CUPE Local 1022 which represents the education workers of Hastings and Prince Edward County District School Board. Dr. Jeff Brown is an experienced educator, researcher, and labour activist. He is a full-time professor in the Liberal Arts and Sciences department at George Brown College in Toronto and Chief Steward/2nd Vice-President of OPSEU Local 556, representing unionized faculty at George Brown. He is also a member of the Ontario College Faculty Divisional Executive. Session Introduction & Audience Questions by: Ashley Booth Transcript of this episode can be accessed at georgebrown.ca/TommyDouglasInstitute. Image: Laura Walton, Jeff Brown / Used with permission. Music: Ang Kahora. Lynne, Bjorn. Rights Purchased. Intro Voices: Ashley Booth (Podcast Announcer); Bob Luker (Tommy) Courage My Friends podcast organizing committee: Chandra Budhu, Ashley Booth, Resh Budhu. Produced by: Resh Budhu, Tommy Douglas Institute and Breanne Doyle, rabble.ca. Host: Resh Budhu.
What if grief wasn't something to fix—but something to feel, carry, and even grow through? In this powerful episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I sit down with Laura Walton—licensed therapist, grief and trauma expert, and founder of Grief on Purpose—to explore how unthinkable loss led her to the work she's doing today. Laura shares how losing her father and partner cracked her open, what it means to grieve with intention, and how her relationship with grief has shifted after nearly two decades. We talk spirituality, somatic healing, the loneliness of grief, and how your relationship with a loved one can continue long after they're gone. If you're grieving—or supporting someone who is—this episode is here to remind you: you're not alone, and you will survive this.0:00 - Intro: Grief as a Beginning 2:24 - Laura's Life Before Loss 5:01 - The Losses That Changed Everything 8:17 - What Grief Is (and Isn't) 11:32 - Being Misunderstood in Grief 15:45 - Judgment & Silence Around Death 19:12 - Creating Grief on Purpose 22:38 - Evolving the Relationship with Grief 27:03 - Spirit Connection After Death 32:20 - Supporting Others Through Grief 36:01 - Using Your Voice 38:24 - Finding Your Tribe 41:33 - Yoga, Somatics & Grief in the Body 47:22 - What Society Gets Wrong About Grief 51:12 - Final Message for the Brokenhearted 56:20 - Gratitude + Gentle CloseCONNECT WITH US: Tiff on Instagram → @iamtiffcarson Laura on Instagram → @grief.on.purpose Laura's Website → www.griefonpurpose.com
Hey guys - Welcome back to the Hot Mess Medium Show! In this episode Laura & I have an expansive and nourishing conversation all about life after death.Some of the things we touched on... -Answering the call to push past barriers & limitations to take yourself out of the box (& how this is a sign of entering "New Earth")-Laura's personal experiences with navigating grief (suicide & overdose) and how it inspired her path and how she is here to be of service-What it feels like when your loved ones are near-We curiously share our takes on the difference between the Spirit and the Soul, what happens after we pass & reincarnation-How to start paying attention to how different energies feel in your body to enhance your intuition and your connection with your loved ones in Spirit-How connections with your loved ones are meant to change & evolve over time-How you get to choose which beliefs feel most supportive & nourishing for you on your grief journey -An intuitive message from Laura -& so much moreEnjoy! xoLaura's website: https://www.griefonpurpose.comFollow Laura on IG or FB at @grief.on.purposeOr join the Grief on Purpose Facebook groupFor upcoming events, private readings & more info on how you can have your questions answered in the podcast, go to: www.mediumnatashiamack.com Follow me on Instagram: @mediumnatashiamack
Meet Laura Walton, founder of Grief on Purpose, an online grief coaching program for young women who have lost their partners. Laura, a clinical and end-of-life coach, shares her personal experiences with grief, emphasizing the loneliness and societal pressures to "move on." The discussion explores the complexities of grief, the importance of emotional awareness, and the need for compassionate support. Laura offers practical advice and highlights the evolution of grief resources, encouraging listeners to seek community and connection in their healing journey. Laura's Website: https://www.griefonpurpose.com Her Drive's Website: https://www.her-drive.com
Unions in Ontario have come together to condemn Doug Ford's call of a provincial election instead of taking action. An interview with the president of the Ontario Federation of Labour, Laura Walton. The LabourStart report about union events. And singing: "We Shall Not be Moved." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.
Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on why this city seems ill equipped to deal with snow. & it's the 8th anniversary of the Quebec City mosque massacre. Next, Laura Walton, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour, joins us now as Ontario unions call out Doug Ford's early election "scheme" and question his true motives. Also, David Miller, former Mayor of the city of Toronto. He weighs in on a new ad campaign aimed at securing conservative votes on February 27th. Lastly, Josh Matlow, Toronto city councillor for the ward of St. Paul's, joins us to explain why the province needs to butt out and why the city needs to be given more autonomy when it comes to local governance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on why this city seems ill equipped to deal with snow. & it's the 8th anniversary of the Quebec City mosque massacre. Next, Laura Walton, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour, joins us now as Ontario unions call out Doug Ford's early election "scheme" and question his true motives. Also, David Miller, former Mayor of the city of Toronto. He weighs in on a new ad campaign aimed at securing conservative votes on February 27th. Lastly, Josh Matlow, Toronto city councillor for the ward of St. Paul's, joins us to explain why the province needs to butt out and why the city needs to be given more autonomy when it comes to local governance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump has threated to impose a tariff of 25 per cent on goods from Canada. A RadioLabour interview with the president of the Ontario Federation of Labour, Laura Walton. Plus the LabourStart report on union events. And singing: 'Hold That Line.' RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.
With a potential Pierre Poilievre Conservative government on the horizon, Martin Lukacs, Anjali Appadurai, Syed Hussan, Judy Rebick, and Laura Walton discuss how to organize in the face of a surging right.
In this episode join us in conversation with Dr. Laura Walton. Laura is a UK-based clinical psychologist, scuba diving instructor, and the founder of Fit To Dive, an organization dedicated to promoting mental, physical, and psychological fitness for divers. With a background in both psychology and diving, Laura specialises in helping divers manage and overcome challenges such as anxiety, trauma, and phobias related to diving. I am an EMDR UK Accredited Practitioner, and uses approaches like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support divers in navigating their psychological barriers. Fit To Dive is about helping divers look after their physical, and psychological fitness for diving. There are a range of services, including therapy for those who have experienced distressing or traumatic diving incidents, coaching to overcome mental blocks, and courses aimed at enhancing diving skills and confidence. Instagram, instagram.com/fittodiveorg Facebook, facebook.com/fittodiveorg LinkedIn,linkedin.com/company/fittodive and linkedin.com/in/drlaurawalton-psychologist YouTube youtube.com/@fittodive Website address www.fittodive.org The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90. “Beyond Technical” Narked at 90 If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements https://www.narkedat90.com/ There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is BIGSCUBA2024. Please follow Narked at 90 on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065027019650 We are on Instagram @thebigscuba We are on Facebook @thebigscuba We are in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website www.thebigscuba.com Amazon Store : https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thebigscuba Visit https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.
Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Laura Walton, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour (@waltonmom) about Doug Ford's comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Laura Walton, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour (@waltonmom) about Doug Ford's comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the pro-Palestinian encampment at the university of Toronto. Protesters, who have been camped out at the university for weeks, were served a trespass notice and we spoke with Ontario Federation of Labour president Laura Walton (@waltonmom) about it. Also, we talked to Toronto Police Association President Jon Reid (@TPAReid) and 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist Hank Idsinga. There were shots were fired at a private school for Jewish girls in North York over the weekend and today there is a heavy police presence on site as the school opens as usual. Lastly, Dr. Eric Kam (@drerickam), economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University joined us to discuss Canada considering Chinese EV tariff following U.S. move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Laura Walton, President, Ontario Federation of Labour (@waltonmom) about the encampment at the U of T and why is the OFL getting into this battle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed the pro-Palestinian encampment at the university of Toronto. Protesters, who have been camped out at the university for weeks, were served a trespass notice and we spoke with Ontario Federation of Labour president Laura Walton (@waltonmom) about it. Also, we talked to Toronto Police Association President Jon Reid (@TPAReid) and 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist Hank Idsinga. There were shots were fired at a private school for Jewish girls in North York over the weekend and today there is a heavy police presence on site as the school opens as usual. Lastly, Dr. Eric Kam (@drerickam), economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University joined us to discuss Canada considering Chinese EV tariff following U.S. move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Laura Walton, President, Ontario Federation of Labour (@waltonmom) about the encampment at the U of T and why is the OFL getting into this battle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Laura Walton, President, Ontario Federation of Labour about unregulated temperatures in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Laura Walton, President, Ontario Federation of Labour about unregulated temperatures in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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: The myths and realities of Canada's labour shortage' Our panel featured MP Matthew Green, economist Jim Stanford, president of the Ontario Federation of Labour Laura Walton and researcher and policy analyst at the CCPA, Véronique Sioufi. About our guests MP Matthew Green was first elected Member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre in 2019 and re-elected in 2021. Previously, he served for the 2014-2018 term as the Ward 3 Councillor, and first person of colour to be elected to Hamilton City Council. Green is NDP Critic for Employment and Workforce Development; Labour; Ethics; and Deputy Critic for Public Services and Procurement. Laura Walton is the President of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), Canada's largest provincial labour federation. The OFL represents 54 unions and one million workers in Ontario. Laura previously served as the President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees' Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU), which represents over 55,000 education workers across the province. In 2022, Laura led an historic strike that won unprecedented gains for OSCBU members and that led to the defeat of Bill 28, the provincial government's landmark anti-labour legislation. Jim Stanford is an economist and the director of the Centre for Future Work, a labour economics research institute with operations in Canada and Australia. Véronique Sioufi is the racial and socio-economic equity researcher and policy analyst at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives BC. Check out the entire panel on rabbleTV or rabble's YouTube channel! If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.
The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) has elected a new leadership team with Laura Walton (CUPE) as president, Ahmed Gaid (UFCW) as secretary treasurer and Jackie Taylor (USW) as executive vice president. The OFL is Canada's largest provincial labour federation with more than one million members in 54 unions. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.
In Ontario right-wing opponents of children talking about gender orientation at school held rallies across the province. Union offices were vandalized. Supporters of the children held counter-rallies. Interviews with Laura Walton, the president of the CUPE Ontario School Boards Council of Unions and Fred Hahn, the president of CUPE Ontario. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.
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: Labour in high gear for action and change.' Recent months have seen significant activity in Canada's labour movement — including a public service strike, actions against austerity across the country, and the CLC convention in Montreal. This month our panel dove into recent developments and wondered what's next for the labour movement in Canada. Our panel included MP Alexandre Boulerice, OSBCU - CSCSO president Laura Walton, policy expert and rabble columnist Chuka Ejeckam and rabble parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg. Hosted by Robin Browne and Libby Davies. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.
This week on rabble radio, Georgia Kelly and Norm di Pasquale discuss why the current renovation plans for Ontario Place may not be in the best interest of Ontarians – or the surrounding wildlife and environment. Norm di Pasquale is the co-chair of grassroots advocacy group Ontario Place for All. Norm has been fighting for waterfront public space for a decade, leading the NoJetsTO fight against jets at the island airport. di Pasquale has been an elected school board trustee in Ontario and has also run in federal and municipal elections. About Ontario Place for All Ontario Place for All is a grassroots organization which aims to ensure Ontario Place redevelopment plans truly serve the public of Ontario, maintains the cultural heritage of the building and respects the surrounding environment. Learn more about Ontario Place for All here – and, for those of you who want to donate to the cause, visit this page. Join us for Off the Hill this month! Recent months have seen significant activity in Canada's labour movement — including a public service strike, actions against austerity across the country, and the CLC convention in Montreal. This month, rabble's Off the Hill political panel takes a dive into recent developments and what's next for the labour movement in Canada. Register for this free event here! Guests this month include: MP Alexandre Boulerice, OSBCU - CSCSO president Laura Walton, policy expert and rabble columnist Chuka Ejeckam and rabble parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg. Hosted by Robin Browne and Libby Davies. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.
This week on the show, national politics reporter Stephen Wentzell sits down with Olivia Chow, currently running for mayor of Toronto. The two discuss her platform, her history and why she believes it's all about love and ‘creating a caring city.' “People in Toronto are feeling stuck. They're stuck waiting for the bus, stuck in traffic or stuck on lists for housing, childcare and recreation programs. After a decade of conservative mayors, the city has become more expensive and less liveable for people,” said Chow. “We can give in to fear and pessimism, or we can choose to channel our frustration into hope. We can open up city hall and work together to build a more caring, affordable and safer city.” – OliviaChow.ca. About Olivia Chow Olivia Chow has served two terms as a school trustee, four terms as a Toronto city councillor and eight years as New Democratic Party Member of Parliament for Trinity—Spadina from 2006 to 2014. Chow is a well-known public figure for social justice and progressive political change. She is also the founder of the Institute for Change Leaders where she has trained thousands of activists in political organizing. Join us for Off the Hill this month! Recent months have seen significant activity in Canada's labour movement — including a public service strike, actions against austerity across the country, and the CLC convention in Montreal. This month, rabble's Off the Hill political panel takes a dive into recent developments and what's next for the labour movement in Canada. Register for this free event here! Guests this month include: MP Alexandre Boulerice, OSBCU - CSCSO president Laura Walton, policy expert and rabble columnist Chuka Ejeckam and rabble parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg. Hosted by Robin Browne and Libby Davies. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.
In this New Year interview with CUPE’s Ontario School Board Council of Unions President Laura Walton we discuss the ways in which education workers were able to get around the limitations imposed by the government and the labour relations regime on their organizing and actions and what this means for the future.
Laura Walton, head of the CUPE unit at the forefront of last month's strikes, joins the pod to take us through her background in union organizing and progressive politics, before talking about the strikes, her relationship with the parties, and if she wants to run for office. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press From the Free Music Archive CC BY
In this episode of the Courage My Friends podcast we welcome Laura Walton, president of CUPE's Ontario Schools Boards Council of Unions. Just days after CUPE education workers voted to ratify a new four-year contract that includes a hard fought for $1 flat-rate hourly wage increase and two days repayment for a fraught political protest, we reflect on the momentous and contentious labor action taken on by Ontario's education workers. Reflecting on how essential these education workers are to our schools, Walton says: "From the minute that a child or a member of the public steps into a school; you are stepping into a space that is impacted by the work performed by CUPE members … the cleanliness of the school, the safety of the school. Being buzzed in the door in our elementary schools. The supports that students need in order to be successful and to thrive are all performed by education workers." Walton describes Bill 28 and its use of the notwithstanding clause: “Bill 28 was actually a two-headed beast ... Not only did it impose a contract which would've provided poverty wages, attacked our sick-leave- …. It also put in place the notwithstanding clause. But also taking the notwithstanding clause one step further: we wouldn't be able to take them to court, but they also put in pieces where we wouldn't be able to take them to the human rights tribunal. We wouldn't be able to arbitrate it. Really removing any sort of legal avenue that a worker may have and really interfering with the charter rights of workers." Of the unprecedented coming together of public and private sector, Walton says: "I have been a worker for my entire adult life. Started working at 13. And I've been a union activist for 20 years and you know, I remember reading about union activism. I remember reading about labor history ... And I always kind of pictured ‘what did that feel like?' ... How did you know you were in that moment, when you were in that moment. ..Those became very real. And one of the comments that I made that day is, 'Workers are like a family. We may not always agree, but when you attack one of us, you attack all of us.' And I really hope that it becomes a catalyst for solidarity moving forward.” About today's guest Laura Walton is an educational assistant from Belleville, Ontario. First elected to the role in 2019, she is the president of CUPE's 55,000-worker strong Ontario School Boards Council of Unions (OSBCU). Transcript of this episode can be accessed at georgebrown.ca/TommyDouglasInstitute or here. Image: Laura Walton / Used with Permission Music: Ang Kahora. Lynne, Bjorn. Rights Purchased Intro Voices: Ashley Booth (Podcast Announcer); Bob Luker (voice of Tommy Douglas); Kenneth Okoro, Liz Campos Rico, Tsz Wing Chau (Street Voices) Courage My Friends Podcast Organizing Committee: Chandra Budhu, Ashley Booth, Resh Budhu. Produced by: Resh Budhu, Tommy Douglas Institute and Breanne Doyle, rabble.ca Host: Resh Budhu
In this episode I chat to Specialist perinatal mental health midwife Laura Walton, for a live Instagram Q&A on perinatal mental health. We discuss the warning signs signalling possible PND or postnatal anxiety, the differences between baby blues, PND, intrusive thoughts, OCD and postnatal anxiety, and the kinds of support is there if you think you need it. Although this episode features support available locally in Bromley, Kent, your NHS trust and GP will be able to signpost you to local services if you feel you need support. The Better Birth podcast is hosted by hypnobirthing and antenatal teacher Erin Fung. You can find out more about Erin at www.better-birth.co.uk. Disclaimer: The information and provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. We reserve the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time. The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the content of the podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed. Your use of content contained in or linked to this podcast is entirely at your own risk. The Better Birth podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
In this episode, we are reproducing, in its entirety, the remarks of CUPE’s Ontario School Board Council of Unions press conference announcing the results of the vote on their tentative agreement. The press conference includes remarks by CUPE-OSBCU President, Laura Walton, and the Q and A with members of the media.
Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Charles Burton, MacDonald-Laurier Institute; Witold Dzielski, Polish Ambassador to Canada; Oleg V. Stepanov, Russian Ambassador to Canada; Stephen Lecce, Ontario Education Minister; Laura Walton, CUPE Ontario School Board Council; Michael Chong, Conservative MP; Heather McPherson, NDP MP; Tonda MacCharles, the Toronto Star; Zi-Ann Lum, Politico; Ben Rowswell, the Canadian International Council; and Joshua Kutryk, Canadian astronaut.
Nov. 16, 2022 - Poland's ambassador to Canada and foreign policy and defence experts discuss the latest on the missile that struck a Polish village and killed two people. Plus, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce and CUPE's Laura Walton discuss ongoing labour negotiations, including CUPE's decision to table a five-day strike notice again.
It's possible you missed the news about Pierre Poilievre's use of the #MGTOW hashtag on his YouTube channel or perhaps you're not sure what all the fuss about it is for, so Samanta Krishnapillai from OnCanada Project joins me to discuss why women across Canada, no matter where they sit on the political spectrum, should be concerned about it. This week, we saw unions across the country unite in a show of solidarity not seen in years, to push back against the Ontario provincial government's legislation that aimed to take away the bargaining rights of CUPE, but also would have set a precedent for all workers if they got away with it. Laura Walton, President of CUPE OSBCU joins me to discuss how they got the government back to the bargaining table. Dr. Patricia Wu joins me to chat about the benefits of mushrooms on everything from brain health to immunity support as part of our ongoing series with New Roots Herbal aimed to educate consumers on the benefits of supplements. Anne Brodie is here and this week we've got a bit of a British focus with a look at Season 5 of The Crown on Netflix, The English available on Prime Video, which stars the uber talented Emily Blunt who also produced the series, and a series on etiquette on Netflix called Mind Your Manners which hopefully will help return some civility to our society. Finally and most important to me, is the release of two new Christmas movies coming up this season! The Rooftop Garden, is a new novel from the host of The Globe and Mail's The Decibel podcast, Menaka Raman-Wilms, which explores timely themes including climate anxiety and the political radicalization of young men. She joins me to her why for penning her first novel. Finally, Anne had the honour of sitting in on a group interview with the Cast of Season 5 on the Crown which includes Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth, Jonathon Pryce at Prince Philip, and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana to name a few of the top talent in this season. We'll listen in to a bit of that at the end of today's show. Social: Samanta Krishnapalli Website: www.oncanadaproject.ca Twitter: @Samkrish_ @oncanadaproject Instagram: @samkrish_ @oncanadaproject Laura Walton Website: https://osbcu.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/osbcucscso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osbcucscsocupe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osbcucscso Dr. Patricia Wu Website: https://newrootsherbal.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newrootsherbal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newrootsherbal/ Website: www.drpatriciawu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatriciawu.nd/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drpatriciawu.nd Anne Brodie Website: whatshesaidtalk.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/annebrodie Menaka Raman-Wilms Website: https://nightwoodeditions.com/collections/menaka-raman-wilms/products/9780889714380 Twitter: https://twitter.com/menakarw
In Toronto, Mark Hancock, national president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), and Laura Walton, president of the Ontario School Board Council of Unions, announce they have received confirmation that the Ontario government will repeal its back-to-work bill for striking education workers. They also announce that CUPE will end its province-wide walkout and that both sides will return to contract negotiations, with students returning to schools on November 8. Also taking part in the news conference are Bea Bruske (president of the Canadian Labour Congress), Karen Brown (president of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario), Lana Payne (national president of Unifor) and JP Hornick (president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union).
Laura Walton, President of CUPE talked with Greg about how they first reacted to Doug Ford's change of mind and what they need to do to get a deal done with the Government.
Laura Walton, President of CUPE talked with Greg about how they first reacted to Doug Ford's change of mind and what they need to do to get a deal done with the Government.
Delegations from around the world are preparing for the COP27 climate conference, which begins Sunday in Egypt, and the stakes are high. Throw some brooms on ice and you get curling...I mean broomball! The sport is hosting their world championships in Kingston this week. We spoke with an organizer about why the sport might become your new favorite game. Most schools in the province are closed today as CUPE members walk off the job . We'll hear more this morning from Laura Walton, Educational assistant and President of the Ontario school board council of unions Don't know what to do with your Halloween pumpkin? Worry no more. It will be of use for a Tottenham farm. Linda Dunk joined us to discuss why she and her husband collect re-used pumpkins on their farm.
This week on rabble radio, we're sharing an interview between CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn and rabble editor Nick Seebruch. The two spoke on Nov. 2 to explain what's at stake in the labour dispute in Ontario. At the time of this episode's posting, CUPE has announced that it will strike on Friday, Nov. 4 and OPSEU – the Ontario Public Services Employees Union – says its 8000 education workers will join them. The Ontario Federation of Labour has also taken to social media to share their support for CUPE. But how did we get here? To recap, CUPE Ontario has been negotiating with the Ford government, trying to secure better pay for its educational support workers. As Marc Belanger explained on a special RadioLabour episode this week, when inflation is taken into account, the lowest paid educational worker in Ontario has seen their wages effectively cut by 11 per cent since 2012. CUPE has been seeking a wage increase of $3.25 per hour in each year of a three year collective agreement. On Sunday, October 30th, 97% of CUPE Ontario's 55,000 education workers voted to give the Ford government the legally necessary five day notice of a potential provincial-wide strike should their wage demands not be met. Despite a long week at the bargaining table, the Ford government was not to be persuaded. On Thursday evening, the Ford government passed Bill 28 which imposes a new work contract on educational support workers with a pay increase of 2.5 per cent, well below the rate of inflation. Ford invoked the Constitution's notwithstanding clause which allows the provincial government to override part of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and bypass the union's right to bargain and strike. The use of the notwithstanding clause means that Bill 28 cannot be challenged in court. In doing so, Judy Rebick says the Ford government has effectively called a “class war against unions.” CUPE president Laura Walton has pledged that their members will strike on Friday, November 4 and that the strike will continue "for as long as it takes." The Ontario Federation of Labour took to social media saying: “Doug Ford and Stephen Lecce have declared war on 1 million union members, 7 milllion workers, 14 million Ontarians. Get ready to fight.” This is a developing story. Join in the conversation on our discussion board, babble. Photo: Courtesy of CUPE If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. Or, if you have feedback for the show, get in touch anytime at editor@rabble.ca.
Nov. 1, 2022 - Laura Walton, president of CUPE's Ontario School Boards Council of Unions, and two Ontario opposition leaders discuss the provincial government's decision to table anti-strike legislation. Plus, an update on the Emergencies Act inquiry.
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The CUPE dispute with the provincial government continues, and today Scott speaks with Laura Walton about CUPE's current stance and what their protest would look like on Friday. What are the legal ramifications of using the notwithstanding clause within a labour dispute? Scott looks into that with Eric Tucker, professor emeritus at York University. Scott is remisce to even speak about education at a time when we should be focusing on our healthcare, and so Scott brings up British Columbia's new payment model to help ease the issue of retaining and attracting doctors with Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, president of Doctors of BC. It's a bit nuts at the Thompson household as they're dealing with a squirrel problem. Has there been an increase in squirrel activity in the area? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Liam Donnell, Wildside Wildlife Removal, out of Burlington. Richard Vanderlubbe, President at TripCentral.ca. Eric Tucker, Professor, York University. Laura Walton President of CUPE-OSBCU. Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and founder, Nanos Research. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, President, Doctors of BC. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Matt Taylor News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
Laura Walton, president of the CUPE's Ontario School Boards Council of Unions reacted to the Provincial Government's plan to table legislation to avoid a CUPE school strike.
Laura Walton, president of the CUPE's Ontario School Boards Council of Unions reacted to the Provincial Government's plan to table legislation to avoid a CUPE school strike.
55,000 CUPE education workers may be forced to strike on November 4, 2022, to win decent wages and quality public services for students. Comments by the president of CUPE's Ontario School Boards Council of Unions, Laura Walton. RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.
In this episode we interview Laura Walton, President of the Ontario School Boards Council of Unions (OSBCU) about strike votes the union held recently in its negotiations for a new contract. Related episodes: Episode 144: “We are critical to the classroom” – Ontario educational support staff speak out Episode 139 – Ontario education workers organizing
Greg talks to Laura Walton, educator and President of CUPE's Ontario School Boards Council of Unions about her reaction to Stephen Lecce's offer that he says is more than fair,
Greg talks to Laura Walton, educator and President of CUPE's Ontario School Boards Council of Unions about her reaction to Stephen Lecce's offer that he says is more than fair,
The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A piece in the National Post argues that the focus Western governments have put on combating greenhouse gasses and climate change disaster, without striking a proper geopolitical balance, has lead to China becoming an energy superpower. Scott speaks with Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute at University of Alberta about that. Ontario's education support staff have given their union a mandate to take strike action if negotiations with the province break off. Scott speaks with CUPE-OBSCU president Laura Walton for more on that. Dr. Janet Lynn Tomkins, President of the Canadian Dental Association, speaks with Scott about the CDCA's view of the federal government's dental care and whether it meets the needs actually required. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Superintendent David Hennick, Hamilton Police Services. Dave Carter, Executive Director of the Innovation Factory. Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer, Concordia University. Gordon Houlden, Director Emeritus of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta. Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations. Jim Krasula, CBS News correspondent. Laura Walton, President of CUPE-OSBCU. Dr. Janet Lynn Tomkins, DDS, President of the Canadian Dental Association. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919
In this episode we catch up with Laura Walton, President of the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU), CUPE’s K-12 education division which represents some 55,000 education workers in the public, Catholic, English, and French school systems across Ontario. Laura was in Windsor, Ontario with OSBCU activists from across the province discussing how they
In this episode we catch up with Laura Walton, president of CUPE Ontario’s Ontario School Boards Council of Unions’ (OSBCU) summer consultation with their members and the concerns of educational support staff heading into a new academic year, bargaining and elections. This interview was conducted in Sault St. Marie at OSBCU’s consultation in that region.
Kelly chats with Laura Walton, president of CUPE's Ontario School Board Council of Unions.
Laura Walton, president of CUPE's Ontario School Board Council of Unions talks about 79 per cent of Ontario education workers vote in favour of new deal
Kelly gets the skinny from the President of Ontario School Board Council of Unions, Laura Walton.
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