Podcasts about rfradioprairie

School has started for some and is starting again soon for others. That is why on today's episode, with returning guest Emily Leedham(community organizer & host of @RFRadioPrairie), we discuss in depth the numerous mass killings that have been occurring. We delve into why the number of mass killings have risen to scary numbers, what Fascism and Anti-fascism are, what you can tell your students, or even your own children, and what we can do to fight back against Fascism in our schools and community. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Little Red School House focuses on issues with our current education system and ways we can empower students, educators, and anyone who cares about education. Shouldn’t people be put before profits? Shouldn’t our children be educated to grow and learn instead of being treated like the means to the financial gain of those in power? If you agree with this so-called “radical” and “revolutionary” perspective, you’ve come to the right place! Join educators Gord Milstone and John Battalion as they call out systemic problems and discuss how we can break down barriers in the educational system. Engage with us on social media at @LRedSchoolHouse on twitter. You can also find us on Patreon at patreon.com/LittleRedSchoolHouse. Please rate and review Little Red School House on iTunes too. This will help increase our reach.

On this episode, we are joined by Emily Leedham who is a host on @RFRadioPrairie, a union news show for the prairie provinces in Canada. She has been an organizer for #15andFareness which is the movement to ensure minimum wage is a livable wage.  Emily joins us to talk about union history, strikes, changes within union movements, cross-union solidarity, and how educators have historically been front-line actors in workers’ rights struggles. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Little Red School House focuses on issues with our current education system and ways we can empower students, educators, and anyone who cares about education. Shouldn’t people be put before profits? Shouldn’t our children be educated to grow and learn instead of being treated like the means to the financial gain of those in power? If you agree with this so-called “radical” and “revolutionary” perspective, you’ve come to the right place! Join educators Gord Milstone and John Battalion as they call out systemic problems and discuss how we can break down barriers in the educational system. Engage with us on social media at @LRedSchoolHouse on twitter. You can also find us on Patreon at patreon.com/LittleRedSchoolHouse. Please rate and review Little Red School House on iTunes too. This will help increase our reach.

Broadcast Date: April 21, 2019. Hosted & produced by Emily Leedham. Chloe Rockarts reflects on conversations with public sector labour leaders in Alberta for a RankandFile.ca article called The Past, Present and Future of Workers' Power in Alberta. We reflect on tangible steps needed to build worker capacity to fight public sector cuts and privatization, build solidarity between unionized & non-unionized workers, and fight white supremacy. http://rankandfile.ca/the-past-present-future-of-worker-power-in-alberta/ Emma Jackson from Climate Justice Edmonton reacts to Jason Kenney's 30 million dollar "war room" to fight "lies and misinformation" about Alberta's oil sands. CJE is fundraising to resist Kenney's attacks and build capacity among young organizers. www.climatejusticeedmonton.ca -Support the show on Patreon- www.patreon.com/rfradioprairie Visit RankandFile.ca for labour news and analysis across Canada. -Email the show- RFRadioPrairie@gmail,com Social Media Twitter.com/RFRadioPrairie Twitter.com/Emily_Leedham_ Someone tell Gil McGowan to unblock me.

On February 25, 2019, Millennium Library in downtown Winnipeg implemented new security measures – a bag check and metal detector at the front entrance. Library workers and management have cited safety concerns regarding weapons, substance use and “inappropriate behaviour.” To the general public, the security screening came as a surprise. Many library users were upset and concerned, and pressured library management to participate in a public consultation and discussion. On Thursday March 14, over 60 people participated in a community dialogue about: 1. Concerns about the metal detector and bag check screenings 2. Alternatives to security to create a welcoming environment while also keeping library workers and patrons safe Garth Mullins, host of Crackdown podcast https://crackdownpod.com/ http://umanitoba.ca/student/health-wellness/naloxone.html Owen Toews, author of Stolen City: Racial Capitalism and the Making of Winnipeg https://arpbooks.org/Books/S/Stolen-City Bar None Prison Rideshare https://barnoneblog.wordpress.com/ Are there times and situations when the police don't need to be, or shouldn't be called? Bar None Winnipeg is hosting a workshop on Alternatives to Calling the Police for people interested in reflecting on and strategizing alternatives to calling the police. Friday, March 22, 1-4 pm. Space is limited; registration is required: 204-783-5000 ext 106 or safety@spenceneighbourhood.org Library Consultation https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/millennium-library-patrons-voice-concerns-about-new-security-measures-1.4337532 Email me at RFRadioPrairie@gmail.com if you're interested in learning more about organizing around library security. - Support Rank & File Radio on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/rfradioprairie

Today’s broadcast date is March 10, 2019. Rank & File Radio is hosted by Emily Leedham. https://twitter.com/Emily_Leedham_ Before we get started a quick announcement, I’ve updated my Patreon goals and subscription tiers. If I can get to $250 a month, I’ll produce one extra labour history episode each month. I’ve also added a 2$ tier because every little bit truly goes a long way. You can visit https://www.patreon.com/rfradioprairie to donate. I honestly would not be able to do this kind of show without your support, so to everyone who has donated so far, thank you. If you aren’t able to contribute to Patreon, simply sharing episodes on social media, or going on iTunes and leaving a positive review helps immensely. And finally, if you are part of a union that has some room in its budget for a monthly or one time donation, please reach out to me at RFRadioPrairie@gmail.com. Thank you again to all my listeners and supporters, I am so thankful that I get to do this every week and am glad that you find it to be a valuable resource. I always welcome guest suggestions, show ideas, news tips and feedback as well. ---- Molly McCracken - Director - CCPA Manitoba https://www.policyalternatives.ca/offices/manitoba Amelia Deneka https://twitter.com/cjedmonton Protest audio: https://twitter.com/batulgulamhus/status/1103520685068935168

The CKUW FUNDrive runs until Friday, February 15th! Pledge online at www.ckuw.ca/donate ! At the end of the show we had made $785 - but a donation after the show sent us to $1,085! Thank you so much to everyone who pledged! This was my first Funding Drive and it meant a lot to have it go so well! Follow Nasr Ahmed: https://twitter.com/nasrahmed93 Follow CWA Canada: https://twitter.com/CWA_Canada_AM Learn more about CWA Canada: http://cmgfreelance.ca/en/cwacanadaassociatemembers/ Previous Rank & File Radio Episode on Student Organizing: https://soundcloud.com/rfradio-prairie/this-was-the-hill-to-die-on-levi-nilson-on-building-militancy-within-albertas-student-movement My show incentives are no longer available but if you want to know more about any of the books I talked about you can look through them here: https://ckuw.ca/RFRadioPrairie/ckuw-95-9-fm-fundrive-incentives/ And as always check out RankandFile.ca for Canadian labour news and analysis across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Thanks to UFCW 832 for supporting the show.