Renowned freedom fighter and anti-fascist rock n’roll comrade Tom Morello ✊

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Congratulations!
@cupescfp.bsky.social local 3484
on a remarkable victory that seemed unattainable just weeks ago. These brave workers, who are predominantly women and whom I am proud to call my colleagues, have put everything on the line to fight for the rights of all of us and our students.

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi I'm proud to stand with some of the hardest working people in Alberta!

It's not right.
It's not just.
It's not fair.

But we won't let the UCP get away with ignoring some of the hardest-working people in this province.

I’m proud to stand with them.

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This broke me today . Thank you teachers for your support and delivering letters from our students .

It's time for the UCP to stop their sneaky backroom mandates and pay these essential workers a fair wage with reasonable working conditions. @cupe3550.bsky.social

Workers united will never be defeated...riding the wave and untanlging from the clutches of capitalist thieves.

Day 12 on the line in Leduc with @cupescfp.bsky.social local 3484. This movement is about priorities, and the provincial government is choosing to underfund public education, which harms our students and neglects to provide a living wage for dedicated workers.

Happy International Women's Day to all. Build some solidarity in our movement today. Celebrate our togetherness across differences is radical in these times. peistatusofwomen.ca/2025/02/13/i...

Shannon and Anna Pollard on the picket line in Leduc

Facebook post from Shannon Pollard “Day 9. Today proved to be a demanding day, but my commitment remains unshakeable. Despite the cold winds and sore joints, I remain resolute in my pursuit of fair wages and a well-funded public education system. I recommend that you continue to communicate with our MLAs, Black Gold School Division, and trustees. Your efforts will be crucial in providing our students with the necessary support. The proposed wage increase from BGSD is insufficient to keep pace with the current cost of living and inflation. I appreciate Anna's support, encouragement, and company. If you change nothing, nothing will change. Solidarity”

Happy International Women’s Day, esp to CUPE members who have been striking for weeks now.

It should be lost on no one that the locals on strike are about 97% women and the reason they need to fight for fairness is because society at large ascribes next to value to the kind of work women do.

Respect and solidarity . If you change nothing , nothing will change . Janis please join us on the line in Leduc . Solidarity and thank you for the support.

8 weeks on the picket line.
8 weeks away from their students.
8 weeks away from their colleagues.

They don’t want to be striking. They want to be in schools. But they’re standing up for what’s right and what’s fair.

They deserve better than poverty wages.

Enough is enough, Danielle. Step up.

GM to everyone except the person who complained that the CUPE picket sign that had a sports bra on it was “offensive”

Ryan, Shannon, and Isaac Pollard in a crowded church hall.

If you celebrate Shrove Tuesday, I hope you’re having a good one. We are! Its packed house at St. David’s United Church for a pancake supper!

Facebook screenshot of Shawn Raymond and Shannon Pollard in front of Leduc Composite High School. The text reads: “Day 7. A huge thank you to my friend Shawn for bringing joy and energy to our cause with his tasty treats today; we're also thankful for the community's continued support in our fight for Public Education and fair compensation Shawn Shyhiem Raymond” A picketer holds a sign that reads “stand up for education workers you must” and has a picture of Yoda.

Comments on Shannon’s post: “Maggie Marie Was a great chat, thanks for your support Shawn Shawn Shyhiem Raymond All of the amazing Ea's of the blackgold regional schools helped get me through some of the hardest schooling years of my life without that I wouldn't have been able to become the human I am today, so thank you to every single EA in our community!!! Lori Mahowich He is so awesome. Jasmine Maria That's so awesome! His smile was uplifting!”

As I’ve mentioned, my wife @sdixonpollard.bsky.social is a CUPE 3484 member who went on strike last week.

Today, our friend Shawn Raymond paid them a visit and did a few laps. He’s a top community member, pres. of Leduc Pride (+2025 council candidate!) and he’s part of what makes Leduc so great!

@billybragg.bsky.social 6000 Education workers in Alberta are striking because they love their jobs. They love helping kids, keeping schools safe, and making sure classrooms function. But they can’t keep doing it for poverty wages. Hiring scabs and refusing to Bargain in good faith .

@tommorelloofficial.bsky.social 6000 Education workers in Alberta are striking because they love their jobs. They love helping kids, keeping schools safe, and making sure classrooms function. But they can’t keep doing it for poverty wages.

Ryan, Shannon and Isaac Pollard standing on a sidewalk. Shannon’s sign says “CUPE IT’S TIME TO USE OUR OUTSIDE VOICE”

My son and I joined @sdixonpollard.bsky.social and CUPE 3484 today in Leduc and did a couple of laps together. The community support is strong!

Day 2 & 3 on the line with @cupescfp.bsky.social Local 3484. Shame on BlackGold School Division for hiring scabs . Pay us a living wage .

CUPE 3484 members picketing in from of Leduc Composite High School

All power to @cupescfp.bsky.social 3484 as they hit the picket line today in Leduc and throughout the Black Gold School Division 💪💪 (photo sent to me)

Day 1 on the picket line @cupescfp.bsky.social . Local 3484 strong .

Members of CUPE 3484, Black Gold School Division (570 EAs and support staff employees) voted 95% in favour of striking.

Leduc education workers, you have my full support. I know the work you do is difficult, essential, and undervalued. You deserve a fair deal.

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We got this CUPE 3484 💪💜✊

@hwinkler4real.bsky.social when I was a little kid my sole wish for Christmas was a Fonzie doll. There’s a photo of me radiating joy as I proudly held the doll, but my happiness was fleeting when our Irish Setter snatched it away and chewed off his head . Happy to be reunited after all these years .