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CLIMATE ACTION RADIO SHOWMAY 19TH 2025Produced by Vivien Langfordwith  guest producer Bella Jesson NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL GREEN LIGHTs  SANTOS GAS WELLS IN GOMEROI COUNTRY At the time this show was broadcast we did not know the decision which will be devastating for all those who continue to stand up to prtect the Pilliga, to protect the Great Artesian Basin and to prevent gas,whether it is burned here or exported,from aggravating climate chaos. This podcast contains the voices of Gomeroi people and their allies who cames down from Narrabri and elsewhere to bring a sacred flame to NSW Parliament. You will hear MC Raymond Bubble Weatherill, MP Jackie Scrubie, Assistant Secretary of Unions NSW Vanessa Seagrave, Assistant Secretary of Nurses and Midwives Association Michael Whaites, A Gomeroi speaker from Teachers Federation. MP Jeremy Buckingham and Gomeroi Woman Kara Kinchella from Lock the Gates Alliance.            *****************************************************Part 2 is an interview with Simon Kerr by Bella Jesson.They are talking about the No Music on a Dead Planet campaign  https://nomusic.au/#signup We're building community & solidarity as part of a global movement committed to collective actionWhether you are a musician or a music fan, join the movement now by signing up. When you sign up, you can: Stay up-to-date with the latest news on music + climate in Australia Be part of collective action as we continue to advocate for a greener futureBecome part of our volunteer team at events across the country           *************************************************************Background for the Native Title Tribunal Decision  quoted from:Native Title Tribunal approves Santos gas field on Gomeroi Country despite objectionsDechlan Brennan - May 20, 2025"A decision by the National Native Title Tribunal to allow the New South Wales government to lease land to Santos for gas extraction has been criticised by Gomeroi Traditional Owners.The Tribunal was asked to decide whether several petroleum production leases to Santos NSW Pty and Santos NSW (Narrabri Gas) Pty Ltd, which largely overlaps with the Pilliga - a significant Gomeroi cultural area - should be allowed to go forward.In the decision handed down on Monday, the Tribunal said the "project offers a net public benefit" when weighing the public interest evidence with the concerns of the Gomeroi people."When considering public interest, the panel placed significant weight on the project providing energy reliability if all the gas produced is made available to the domestic market as intended," the Tribunal said in its findings."The evidence in this matter has shown that if the leases are not granted, there will likely be a gap in the available supply of reliable, secure energy on Australia's east coast, which would have significant short-to-medium-term detrimental impacts upon the wider community, including Gomeroi people."In response, Gomeroi Traditional Owners said they were "disgusted" with the determination, arguing the Tribunal had "disregarded" their voices.Polly Cutmore, a Traditional Owner from Moree who was elected to deal with Santos on behalf of her Nation, said despite the result, "our mob should never be afraid to stand up for Country".Ms Cutmore said the community should never be afraid to do the right thing for future generations." 

Thames Valley President of ETFO, Craig Smith joined 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Thames Valley District School Board Director of Education, Mark Fisher being placed on paid leave. Craig and Mike also talked about other education-related issues like challenges in the classroom and teacher salaries.

A group of BC teachers launches antisemitism complaint against BC Teachers Federation   GUEST: Paul M. Pulver, Labour & Employment Lawyer at Pulver, Crawford & Munroe - a firm specializing in labour and employment issues. Are single-stair apartments the key to missing middle housing?  GUEST: Frances Bula, Political Contributor for The Globe and Mail What happens when it's too hot to work?  GUEST: Show Contributor, Geri Mayer-Judson & Dr. Michael Schwandt, Medical Health Officer at VCH New BC Hydro solar panel & battery storage rebates: a turning point for new energy in BC?  GUEST: Adam Webb, CEO at Besolar  6-day workweek in Greece?!  GUEST: Show Contributor, Geri Mayer-Judson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Paul M. Pulver, Labour & Employment Lawyer at Pulver, Crawford & Munroe - a firm specializing in labour and employment issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Healy, Buffalo Teachers Federation. on possible teacher layoffs

Chris McKee recaps Nick Taylor's win in a playoff at the Waste Management Open in Phoenix as well as Dustin Johnson's win at LIV Las Vegas. Mckee is also joined by Marc Ray Canadian Golf Teachers Federation for an interview.

This Hour- Author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Sherri Rinker and Archie Lyons(Caterpillar Senior Market Professional); The ongoing talks between Peoria Public Schools and The Teachers Federation hits a confusing point; Also should politics have an age limit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Hour- Author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Sherri Rinker and Archie Lyons(Caterpillar Senior Market Professional); The ongoing talks between Peoria Public Schools and The Teachers Federation hits a confusing point; Also should politics have an age limit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Education Minister and Teachers Federation president have clashed over the teacher's predicament in NSW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teri Mooring, President of the BC Teachers Federation joins the show and says the Teachers Federation would like to see the removal of the mask mandate delayed until Spring Break. 

B.C. to lift mask and vaccine card requirements Richard Zussman, Global News reporter at the B.C. Legislature breaks down the latest announcement from Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health minister Adrian Dix - B.C to remove the mask mandate and phase out vaccine card requirements. Plus, your calls and reaction!  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum Topics to discuss: BC to lift mask mandate tonight; vaccine passport program to end April 8 Are Canadians LESS compassionate because of COVID-19? Surging gas prices – Should the government follow Alberta and drop the gas tax? On the Political Forum this week:  Sandy Garossino - Former Crown prosecutor and Columnist with the National Observer  Mary Polak - Strategic Advisor with Maple Leaf Strategies Inc and formerly a cabinet minister and opposition house leader during her 15 years as an MLA for Langley One-on-one with BC's Health Minister Adrian Dix B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix speaks with Jas Johal, as the province announces the removal of mask mandates  BC Teachers' Federation wants mask mandate delayed by one week to lineup with spring break Teri Mooring, President of the BC Teachers Federation joins the show and says the Teachers Federation would like to see the removal of the mask mandate delayed until Spring Break.  How will restaurants adapt to the new mask and vaccine passport changes? Ian Tostenson - CEO of British Columbia Restaurants & Foodservices Association answers whether or not restaurants will continue to enforce mask and vaccine card requirements  Former Health Minister raises concerns about adopting a “Safe Supply” approach to BC's overdose crisis Terry Lake, CEO of the BC Care Providers Association, former BC Minister of Health joins the show to discuss his concerns on adopting a "safe supply" approach to help with B.C's overdose crisis.   

Ellen Bernstein of the Albuquerque Teachers Federation details issues facing educators on News Radio KKOB

Covid stress on youth. Ben Macauley. Youth mental health clinic Kelowna and Returning to classroom with BC Teachers Federation president Teri Mooring. Infectious diseases, Dr. Martha Fulford. Canada's classrooms should be open. Omicron and Covid. How intense and how much longer. Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, Univ of MB and Dr. Isaac Bogoch Univ of Toronto. Canada's finances and economic prospects with Ryerson Univ macroeconomics Professor Eric Kam. IPSOS CEO Darrell Bricker. The future for Canada. His book: NEXT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Labor have admitted the laundry list of demands of the Teachers Federation wouldn't be met were they in government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Education Minister has expressed her frustration with the Teachers Federation as they prepare to go ahead with an illegal strike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW Education Minister has expressed her frustration with the Teachers Federation as they prepare to go ahead with an illegal strike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NSW government has announced Year 12 students will return to school on August 16, but the decision has not been warmly received by teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a split from other large labor organizations, The Buffalo Teachers Federation is endorsing Democratic primary challenger India Walton in the race for Buffalo Mayor.

Thomas T Wartelle, PGA, is a professional golfer, consultant and instructor. He is also a polished story teller! On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast presented by MemberText, Thomas talks about his background playing tennis, his work with the World Golf Teachers Federation, his experience playing the Old Course at St Andrews, and if he prefers to walk or ride. He also talks about music on the golf course and sends his well wishes to Tiger Woods. This was an unforgettable conversation and I am honored to have Thomas on the show. Let's tee off.

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 We chat with the President of the BCTF, Teri Mooring.

Dean Ingram NLTA President - Canadian Teachers’ Federation Survey On Teachers & COVID Fatigue by VOCM

Rumore on a possible proposal of hybrid learning from Kriner Cash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rumore on how Buffalo school teachers are faring in remote learning two weeks into the school year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rumore on what he wants to hear at Buffalo School's what to expect meeting Monday. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Teri Mooring, president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, joins BIV Today to discuss the future of education in the province amid uncertainty brought on by the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rumore responds to two surveys about returning to schools in light of COVID19.

Teri Mooring joins us to chat about today's big announcement, about a June 1st limited return to classrooms.

Welcome to The Break Room, our new, ongoing series where workers and organizers send in 15-20-minute clips to talk about issues they're facing, actions they're taking, and more! (Think of it as a community message board of sorts). In this installment, Aminah Sheikh, a labor organizer with Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO), tells us about how she worked with educators in Ontario to launch a successful unionization campaign during the Covid-19 pandemic.    If you'd like to send something in to The Break Room, hit us up at workingpeoplepod@gmail.com!    Additional links/info below... Aminah's Twitter page Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) website  Ryan Hayes, Labor Notes, "Ontario Early Childhood Educators Unionize during Pandemic"   Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Lobo Loco, "Malte Junior - Hall"

An important conversation with Teri Mooring, after Provincial Leaders announced that K-12 classes would be suspended indefinitely.

Earlier in the show, we spoke with BCTF President Teri Mooring about ongoing negotiations between the Teachers Federation and the government. Joining us on the line now is Stephanie Higginson, President of the BC Schools Trustee Association    Guest: Stephanie Higginson  President of the BC Schools Trustee Association

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The BC Public School Employers Association has asked the mediator to issue a formal report in the ongoing contract dispute with the BC Teachers Federation. This follows the BCTF rejecting a wage offer of 6% over three years, the same two-two-and-two accepted by other public sector unions in the province. News of the rejection comes in an Employers Association memo obtained by Global News. We asked both parties for an interview today, and each declined. Guest: Keith Baldrey Global News Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria

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On the night of July 24, Puerto Ricans who had been protesting for hours in San Juan began to chant a victorious “Olé Olé Olé” as they celebrated governor Ricardo Rosselló’s resignation. The protests came after the revelation of homophobic, sexist, anti-worker, and other bigoted comments revealed by an in-depth journalistic investigation into the Puerto Rican government. But just as pressing for the Puerto Rican people were the revelations of blatant corruption. These revelations were, in some ways, the straw that broke the camel’s back in Puerto Rico. Decades of neoliberal reforms and privatization schemes have devastated the island, but have also sown the seeds for the revival of a people’s anti-colonial movement.In this episode, we talk with Norma Perez, a teacher formerly with the Federacion de Maestros de Puerto Rico, or Teachers’ Federation of Puerto Rico. Perez now works with Call to Action on Puerto Rico in New York City as part of the Puerto Rican diaspora organizing for independence from U.S. colonialism. Over the next hour, we discuss the broader economic and political situation in Puerto Rico, especially the social and cultural changes that have rocked the island in the decades leading up to Hurricane Maria and Puerto Rico’s disaster capitalism.

September 30thSYDNEY CLIMATE STRIKE Produced by Vivien Langford in Sydney. Thanks to Michaela and Andy in MelbourneSpeakers:Gadrian Hoosen – Garawa and Yanyuwa man from Boroloola, Pacific Warriors, Jean Hinchcliff, Tommy John Herbert MUA, President of Teachers’ Federation, ASU,PSA, ETU, CFMMEU, APHEDA, Parents and Grandparents and a Concerned Scientist .Music: Ready by Montaigne and New Orleans by David RovicsIt felt like an historic turning point. Not just the 100,000+ in the Domain but the new energy in the climate movement. One of the marshalls was Jenny, a climate activist I knew from 12 years ago. She reminded me of the street theatre we used to do down at Circular Quay, dramatising the climate emergency. I’d borrow a polar bear suit from a Greenpeace Giant and was glad of the disguise as I didn’t want to be recognised from my workplace. I had piles of fur around my ankles but Japanese Tourists would put their arms around me and want a cute photo. Most people didn’t understand at all that we were doing a “Die In” Climate Change was not mainstream. Now, Jenny said, she went to organising meetings and”it’s all new people”.The kaleidoscope has turned and a new coalition of students and workers, parents and professionals, has unified around the disbelief that we are still making profits out of an economy that is creating catastrophe.The media reported this as a children’s event and missed the fact that unions and churches were there in great numbers. The students have been making allies with unionists and have been on a steep learning curve about the  dire realities of striking for most workers in Australia. As I wove through the crowd I learned that many workers are affected by climate change already. You will hear from a ship builder working inside the metal hulk on a heatwave day, of the firemen and forest workers confronted by uncontrollable fires in areas where they are running out of water. Factory workers processing milk are losing jobs because of the drought. Electricians working on solar farm installations are horrified at unskilled casuals working for $10 an hour and no regulation of the work.  There were hundreds of stories there to be told As we walked past the parliament I imagined a cynical sign in the sky “....Tell someone who cares!” because this new climate awareness of workers and young people does not seem to be registering among our leaders. You can send this podcast to any of them in case they are trying NOT to hear the message from the streets. https://www.3cr.org.au/beyondzero POWER OF COUNTRY TOUR  at Sydney Town HallMusic by Stuart Nuggett in Jingili Language –Bundurru (food)Speakers:Millie Telford – Seed Mob, Indigenous youth climate movementStuart Nuggett – Jingili Musician from Beetaloo BasinNicole Hutton – Garrawa woman from BoroloolaNaomi Hogan – Lock The Gate Alliance/Stop Origin Fracking the NTJulie Lyford – Groundswell Gloucester. The town that said NO to AGL gas.“Now is NOT the time in history for Origin Energy to be rolling out polluting and damaging fracking gas fields across the NT” Lock the gate.Naomi Hogan held up the latest Beyond Zero Emissions report “The 10 gigawatt vision for the NT” and Sydney Town Hall roared. We were there to hear traditional owners and NT Community members help us understand the risks to precious waterways, to local health and to all of us if that gas is ever allowed to hasten climate catastrophe.Millie Telford, a vivacious young leader, animated the conversation on stage with musician Stuart Nuggett and Nicole Hutton. She said “We can’t do it alone. It’s time to take this fight all around the country”City people were urged to stand with our fellow citizens in remote parts of the NT. They cannot rally 100,000 climate activists, as we can in the cities, but we can support them by sending a message to Origin Energy and the NT government who lifted their moratorium on fracking for gas.It's not too late to bring it down again.Julie Lyford encouraged the NT people from her experience in Gloucester, they fought off AGL gas and the Rocky Hill Coal Mine and call themselves  the mouse that roared.She said “Do not be scared at AGMs Tell them how it is. Stick to the facts, Truth is everything. Media is your power. Documents are your tools. Look after each other, stay focused and united.”Message from SeedMob: Melbourne 3rd October 6pm Collingwood Town Hall . 144 Hoddle St. Power of Country Tour. Get your tix online at EVENTBRITE.Message from Lock the gate: Sydney  16th October, 8am, Martin Place near Macquarie StOrigin Energy AGM. Stand with Traditional Owners for land water culture and Climate.Breaking News“NSW Independent Planning Commission refuses consent for Bylong valley Coal Mine” They cited agricultural and heritage impacts and said the proponent had not done enough to “minimise GHG emissions associated with this project” 

On the night of July 24, Puerto Ricans who had been protesting for hours in San Juan began to chant a victorious “Olé Olé Olé” as they celebrated governor Ricardo Rosselló’s resignation. The protests came after the revelation of homophobic, sexist, anti-worker, and other bigoted comments revealed by an in-depth journalistic investigation into the Puerto Rican government. But just as pressing for the Puerto Rican people were the revelations of blatant corruption. These revelations were, in some ways, the straw that broke the camel’s back in Puerto Rico. Decades of neoliberal reforms and privatization schemes have devastated the island, but have also sown the seeds for the revival of a people’s anti-colonial movement.In this episode, we talk with Norma Perez, a teacher formerly with the Federacion de Maestros de Puerto Rico, or Teachers’ Federation of Puerto Rico. Perez now works with Call to Action on Puerto Rico in New York City as part of the Puerto Rican diaspora organizing for independence from U.S. colonialism. Over the next hour, we discuss the broader economic and political situation in Puerto Rico, especially the social and cultural changes that have rocked the island in the decades leading up to Hurricane Maria and Puerto Rico’s disaster capitalism.

On the night of July 24, Puerto Ricans who had been protesting for hours in San Juan began to chant a victorious “Olé Olé Olé” as they celebrated governor Ricardo Rosselló’s resignation. The protests came after the revelation of homophobic, sexist, anti-worker, and other bigoted comments revealed by an in-depth journalistic investigation into the Puerto Rican government. But just as pressing for the Puerto Rican people were the revelations of blatant corruption. These revelations were, in some ways, the straw that broke the camel’s back in Puerto Rico. Decades of neoliberal reforms and privatization schemes have devastated the island, but have also sown the seeds for the revival of a people’s anti-colonial movement.In this episode, we talk with Norma Perez, a teacher formerly with the Federacion de Maestros de Puerto Rico, or Teachers’ Federation of Puerto Rico. Perez now works with Call to Action on Puerto Rico in New York City as part of the Puerto Rican diaspora organizing for independence from U.S. colonialism. Over the next hour, we discuss the broader economic and political situation in Puerto Rico, especially the social and cultural changes that have rocked the island in the decades leading up to Hurricane Maria and Puerto Rico’s disaster capitalism.

Harvey Bischof is the President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, an organization that represents nearly 70 000 high school educators as well as support staff from across Ontario's education space.In this conversation, we talk about the challenges currently facing Ontario's public education system, how OSSTF is responding and how this critical period in history might help us get to the deeper questions around what we stand for and what we will stand for when it comes to students, teachers and schools.

reBroadcast of Episode 35:In this episode, Tom talks with Drama/English teacher, host and producer of the TER podcast, and NSW Teachers Federation Communications Manager Cameron Malcher. This was a great chat from a different perspective. I really enjoyed asking Cameron about different ideas, silos, jobs, STEM, podcasts etc. I hope you enjoy this interview. Cameron answered our previous guests, Phil Dooley, question of "Can you think of two unique ways to communicate a science concept?" and let us know bout this wonderful short Sci-Fi story Second Person, Present Tense.and asked his own for our next guest: How do we get people engaged in science without risking simplifying it or introducing biases that are unhelpful?Cameron interviewed Tom for his podcast which was release a few weeks ago, have a listen to it here: http://terpodcast.com/2017/07/22/ter-096-the-michaela-school-uk-with-katharine-birbalsingh-23-july-2017/You can Find Cameron at his podcast TER Podcast, at the Teachers Federation or on twitter @Capitan_TypoSend us an email at stempunkpodcast@gmail.com, or contact us on twitter: @STEMpunk3Intro: STARSET -Down with the fallen.Outro: Cameron Stiff's trackBoth used with permission.STEMpunk PodcastLook: Website Twitter FacebookListen: iTunes Stitcher PlayerFM

In this episode of Federation Update John Dixon, General Secretary of the Teachers Federation, launches our centenary year celebrations; Joan Lemaire explains our partnership with a team of academics for research into teacher workload; Maurie Mulheron gives an update on the evolution of the schools funding campaign; and we launch a new news portal for the union.

Guest: Cindy Dalgish - Education Advocate in Surrey

MindShare Learning Moment with Rhonda Kimberley-Young.