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FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE
AGAINST CAPITALISM

AN ECOSOCIALIST LOOK AT THE GREEN PARTY LEADERSHIP RACE

The push to elect an ecosocialist leader of the federal Green Party signals a growing understanding that capitalism is the root cause of climate change. This is an encouraging development, and we hope this initiative succeeds.

We know the struggle to build a post-capitalist world is a long term project, even though catastrophic harms caused by climate change are happening right now. Many people all over the world are committed to building a sustainable world for us all. For a project so massive in scope, effective strategy is essential.

Because of the critical stakes at play, we need to consider seriously what gains can be made by a federal Green Party with an ecosocialist at the helm. ...(click here to read FULL STATEMENT)

(collage/Green Party of Canada)

PERSPECTIVES ON UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME

Some thoughts from Toronto based anti-poverty organizer, John Clarke, on the present surge of support for the concept of basic income - "It is being orchestrated by our enemies but we must face up the reality that many of our friends have been convinced. Those of us who see the dangers posed by this need to consider how we need to respond." (click here to watch video)
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AGAINST THE MARKET: WE CAN DO BETTER THAN BASIC INCOME
by Simran Dhunna and David Bush for Spring magazine

Basic Income is now on the table. This was the message that Canada’s Labour Minister, Filomena Tassi, gave reporters at the Liberal caucus retreat in early September. With the Canadian Economic Recovery Benefit (CERB) set to wind down by the end of September, calls for a basic income have re-emerged. Should the left support it? (click here to read full article )

Pandemic, Polarization, and Resistance in the US; an Interview with Ashley Smith

by Joseph Daher

We are midst of a deep crisis of historic proportions, one fraught with great dangers on the right and pregnant with enormous opportunities for the Left. (click here for full interview )

(photo/www.newpol.org)

HOW DO WE FIGHT THE FAR RIGHT?

Tempest Magazine is hosting a discussion on
Sunday, Oct 11th 1 pm PT/4 pm ET
How Do We Fight the Far Right? Register in advance for this meeting

With open encouragement from Donald Trump, and often working hand-in-hand with local police, the far right in the US has become a serious threat. White supremacists have driven cars into Black Lives Matter rallies. They no longer just bring guns to protests, they are prepared to use them. Many on the left believe that the rise of neo-fascism has created a real threat to what is already very limited democracy in the US. Join a discussion on the nature of the far-right movement and how we can organize to defeat it.

Speakers:
Joe Allen has been an active socialist for four decades. In the 1990s he was a member of the Midwest Network to Stop the Klan. During the last decade he has regularly written on the far right in U.S. history and contemporary politics. He is a member of the Chicago DSA.

Isabelle is an antifascist activist originally from Rochester, NY. She’s been a street medic on the frontlines of the recent Black Lives Matter protests in her new home of Portland, Oregon for the last three-and-a-half months.

Robert Cuffy is a revolutionary socialist who is a co-founder or the Socialist Workers Alliance of Guyana. He lives in Brooklyn, works in Child Welfare and is a rank & file member of DC37 Local 371 and a member of DC37 Progressives Caucus. He is also part of the Afrosocialist Caucus and Labor Branch of the NYC DSA.

Megan Lessard is a member of New York City for Abortion Rights.

Register for the event here: bit.ly/tempestmtng

--- STRIKE!!! ---

UFCW 832 Members Working at Stella’s Serve Up a Strike

September 20, 2020

After a full day of meetings today, UFCW 832 members working at Stella’s on Sherbrook voted overwhelmingly in favour of going on strike. The picket line will begin in front of Stella’s on Sherbrook tomorrow morning (Monday, September 21) at 7:00 am. (read more)

Winnipeg School Division Bus Driver Strike Starts Today

September 8, 2020

At 7:00 am this morning, School Bus Drivers were at the picket line. They were ready to vote on a new offer, but since a new offer didn’t show up, they were instead picking up strike vests, arranging schedules and preparing to walk. (read more)

SUPPORT THE WORKERS ON STRIKE!

Boycott all Stella's locations
Follow @notmystellas on Instagram
Post on social media using hashtag #notmystellas
If you live in the Winnipeg School Division contact your Winnipeg School Division trustee, express your support for the bus drivers, tell the division to get back to the bargaining table
Visit the picket lines to show support and/or drop off food at the picket line! COVID restrictions may limit the number of people allowed on the picket line but refreshments are still appreciated!

STELLA'S PICKET LINE:
LOCATION: 130 Sherbrook St.
PICKETING HOURS:

MONDAY TO THURSDAY
7am to 1pm
4:30pm to 7:30pm

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
7am to 10am
11am to 8pm

WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION BUS DRIVERS PICKET LINE:
LOCATION: 1810 Selkirk Ave.
PICKETING HOURS: 7 am – 5 pm (as of Wednesday, September 9, 2020)

From UFCW 832 regarding visiting the bus drivers picket line:
"Anyone who wants to show up and show their support on the picket line is welcome, but we do ask that you contact the Union office first at 204-786-5055 and ask for Ron. COVID will bring challenges with large crowds and we want to ensure we are all being safe and respectful to one another."

(photo/Instagram @notmystellas)

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND SOCAIL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

Safe September MB: Making student, teacher, staff, and family safety top priority. #SafeSeptemberMB. On Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

Police Free Public Schools: A group of teachers, parents, students, and community members for fully funded and police-free Winnipeg schools. On Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Website: www.policefreeschoolswpg.ca

WPG Police Cause Harm: A police abolitionist group fighting against the power + violence of the WPS. On Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Email: wpgpolicecauseharm@gmail.com #JusticeForEishia #JusticeForJason #JusticeForStewart

OUR PROJECT

We are a small group of ecosocialists working to lay the basis for an political organization that's active in workplace and community organizing.

If you are wondering why such an organization is needed, read this.

And if you seek more information about Solidarity Winnipeg, see here.

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