60 acast.com <![CDATA[The 'S' Word — a podcast by the OPSEU/SEFPO Provincial Young Workers Committee]]> https://swordpod.ca/ en OPSEU/SEFPO labour,young workers,unions,workers,solidarity OPSEU/SEFPO The 'S' Word podcast dives into issues faced by young workers across Ontario, Canada and throughout the global labour movement. We're building a safe space for young people to speak out and share experiences from across the labour movement! 


Topics will include fighting against systemic barriers, organizing strategies, union engagement, increased and prolonged precarious work, dangerous and unlawful labour laws, collective bargaining, anti-racism, gender and of course — solidarity!


Let's create a community that empowers us to be stronger activists, and advocates for ourselves and each other. Solidarity!


Producer: Emilia Garstka 


Host: Meagan Christou


PYC Chair: Taylor McIntosh


https://swordpod.ca/


Connect with us!

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opseupyc/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/opseupyc

E-mail us at hello@pyc-opseu.org


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]]> The 'S' Word podcast dives into issues faced by young workers across Ontario, Canada and throughout the global labour movement. We're building a safe space for young people to speak out and share experiences from across the labour movement! 


Topics will include fighting against systemic barriers, organizing strategies, union engagement, increased and prolonged precarious work, dangerous and unlawful labour laws, collective bargaining, anti-racism, gender and of course — solidarity!


Let's create a community that empowers us to be stronger activists, and advocates for ourselves and each other. Solidarity!


Producer: Emilia Garstka 


Host: Meagan Christou


PYC Chair: Taylor McIntosh


https://swordpod.ca/


Connect with us!

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opseupyc/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/opseupyc

E-mail us at hello@pyc-opseu.org


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]]> The power of podcasts with CUPE Cast co-host Brittany Nisbett! The power of podcasts with CUPE Cast co-host Brittany Nisbett! Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:08:05 GMT 58:38 6512e5c5719b41001049c3eb false https://shows.acast.com/the-s-word-podcast/episodes/6512e5c5719b41001049c3eb 6512e5c5719b41001049c3eb 642f16c0c7800c00114b089a full 1 4 This week we're joined by CUPE Ontario 3rd VP and co-host of the CUPE Cast Brittany Nisbett! 

 

Special guest: PYC Chair, Taylor McPhillips

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]]> This week we're joined by CUPE Ontario 3rd VP and co-host of the CUPE Cast Brittany Nisbett! 

 

Special guest: PYC Chair, Taylor McPhillips

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]]> Shop talk with Young Worker of the Year Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura Shop talk with Young Worker of the Year Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:43:55 GMT 38:24 64db9d3b264b9100127fab48 false https://shows.acast.com/the-s-word-podcast/episodes/64db9d3b264b9100127fab48 64db9d3b264b9100127fab48 642f16c0c7800c00114b089a full 1 3 Joining us for the third episode of The S Word is the recipient of the OPSEU/SEPFO 2022 Young Worker of the Year Award, Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura! At 29, Kaddoura is a paramedic in the city of London and holds the position of Vice-President at OPSEU/SEFPO Local 147. As a proud second-generation Lebanese immigrant, he stands out as the youngest executive member in his local. Kaddoura's dedication to his members shines through as he champions equity, diversity, and the concerns of young workers!


Episode photo: OPSEU/SEFPO member Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura receives the Provincial Young Worker of the Year Award from President JP Hornick (l-r), PYC members Taylor McPhillips and Kaylee Heath, and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell


Links for this episode:


More about the Awards at OPSEU/SEFPO Convention.


Info about the criteria and selection process for the Young Worker Award.


OPSEU/SEFPO Convention page


 

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]]> Joining us for the third episode of The S Word is the recipient of the OPSEU/SEPFO 2022 Young Worker of the Year Award, Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura! At 29, Kaddoura is a paramedic in the city of London and holds the position of Vice-President at OPSEU/SEFPO Local 147. As a proud second-generation Lebanese immigrant, he stands out as the youngest executive member in his local. Kaddoura's dedication to his members shines through as he champions equity, diversity, and the concerns of young workers!


Episode photo: OPSEU/SEFPO member Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura receives the Provincial Young Worker of the Year Award from President JP Hornick (l-r), PYC members Taylor McPhillips and Kaylee Heath, and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell


Links for this episode:


More about the Awards at OPSEU/SEFPO Convention.


Info about the criteria and selection process for the Young Worker Award.


OPSEU/SEFPO Convention page


 

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]]> Precarious work with guest Mercy Ayesha Alohan-Eke Precarious work with guest Mercy Ayesha Alohan-Eke Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:19:46 GMT 46:35 64b691723f041c0011089478 true https://swordpod.ca/ 64b691723f041c0011089478 642f16c0c7800c00114b089a full 1 2 Language warning: Please be advised this episode contains strong language, including the F-word and the (other) S-word.


The 'S' Word is back with another look at precarious work. Joining us for episode two is Mercy Ayesha Alohan-Eke, a young worker from OPSEU/SEPFO Local 561. We talk about the unique challenges faced by international students and delve into the realities of precarious work like lack of job security and benefits, and the stress of juggling multiple jobs.


Links for this episode:

Canadian Federation of Students:

https://www.cfs-fcee.ca

 

Naujawan Support Network:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSNPeel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Naujawan-Support-Network/100070436621036/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naujawansupportnetwork/

 

F.D Signifier:

https://www.youtube.com/@FDSignifire

 

Elite Capture: How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else):

https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1867-elite-capture

 

More Perfect Union:

https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/

https://www.instagram.com/perfectunion/

https://substack.com/@moreperfectus

 

Connect with us!

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opseupyc/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/opseupyc

E-mail us at hello@pyc-opseu.org

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]]> Language warning: Please be advised this episode contains strong language, including the F-word and the (other) S-word.


The 'S' Word is back with another look at precarious work. Joining us for episode two is Mercy Ayesha Alohan-Eke, a young worker from OPSEU/SEPFO Local 561. We talk about the unique challenges faced by international students and delve into the realities of precarious work like lack of job security and benefits, and the stress of juggling multiple jobs.


Links for this episode:

Canadian Federation of Students:

https://www.cfs-fcee.ca

 

Naujawan Support Network:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSNPeel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Naujawan-Support-Network/100070436621036/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naujawansupportnetwork/

 

F.D Signifier:

https://www.youtube.com/@FDSignifire

 

Elite Capture: How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else):

https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1867-elite-capture

 

More Perfect Union:

https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/

https://www.instagram.com/perfectunion/

https://substack.com/@moreperfectus

 

Connect with us!

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opseupyc/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/opseupyc

E-mail us at hello@pyc-opseu.org

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]]> Precarious Work Precarious Work Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:23:33 GMT 55:50 6435b5d9a3c0bc00114b506a false https://shows.acast.com/the-s-word-podcast/episodes/6435b5d9a3c0bc00114b506a 6435b5d9a3c0bc00114b506a 642f16c0c7800c00114b089a with guest Ahmad Gaied, Secretary Treasurer of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) full 1 1 Join us for our first episode on Precarious Work with guest Ahmad Gaied, Secretary Treasurer of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) 


Please note:  The wrong date is given for the Day of Action. It is taking place on June 3, 2023 - not June 2.

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]]> Join us for our first episode on Precarious Work with guest Ahmad Gaied, Secretary Treasurer of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) 


Please note:  The wrong date is given for the Day of Action. It is taking place on June 3, 2023 - not June 2.

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]]> <![CDATA[Teaser trailer for the "S" Word podcast from the OPSEU/SEFPO Provincial Young Workers Committee]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:04:14 GMT 1:25 642f17aea5f38c00117ec051 false https://shows.acast.com/the-s-word-podcast/episodes/642f17aea5f38c00117ec051 642f17aea5f38c00117ec051 642f16c0c7800c00114b089a trailer 0.1 Check out the new podcast on issues faced by young workers from the OPSEU/SEFPO Provincial Young Workers Committee


Coming soon: our first episode on Precarious Work with guest Ahmad Gaied, Secretary Treasurer of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL)

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]]> Check out the new podcast on issues faced by young workers from the OPSEU/SEFPO Provincial Young Workers Committee


Coming soon: our first episode on Precarious Work with guest Ahmad Gaied, Secretary Treasurer of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL)

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