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Radical left queer Mormon. Labour journalist. Disabled. ADHD. Autism. Lemon lover. He/they. albertaworker.ca

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Sharing one more time. For sweet Thunder and his mama.

10.12.2025 01:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ok, but trump bought stock in ivermectin and this doesnโ€™t make him money so

09.12.2025 22:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lethbridgians worried MLA recall drive is a 'sham' that's ignoring volunteers | CBC News Locals can't sign up to canvass for petitions against United Conservative MLA Nathan Neudorf or find out where to sign forms.

Lethbridgians worried MLA recall drive is a 'sham' that's ignoring volunteers

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

09.12.2025 23:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a plaid shirt is making a funny face and looking at the camera . Alt: a man in a plaid shirt is making a funny face and looking at the camera .

Me listening to economists talk about the economy as if itโ€™s a weather phenomenon and not a system controlled by a few powerful men.

09.12.2025 19:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 391    ๐Ÿ” 68    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Question!

Has anyone studied the impacts of subsequent vaccination on post-covid recovery and long covid?

I think someone needs to... because one of my friends' doctors doesnt't want her to get more boosters since she's *still* dealing with the effects of her covid infection 1.5 years ago. ๐Ÿคฏ

09.12.2025 21:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Over the weekend, 3 readers of The Alberta Worker became paid subscribers.

2 of them took out $5 monthly subscriptions and the other took out a $10 monthly subscription.

Did you know that The Alberta Worker is 100% funded by its readers?

albertaworker.ca/support

09.12.2025 21:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As well, the study found that the vaccine did not increase the risk of all-cause mortality among those who took the vaccine.

09.12.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As well, the study found that the vaccine did not increase the risk of all-cause mortality among those who took the vaccine.

09.12.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination and 4-Year All-Cause Mortality Among Adults in France This cohort study uses the data from all adults aged 18 to 59 years living in France on November 1, 2021, to evaluate whether there is an association of receipt of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine with long-t...

French researchers studied nearly 30 million people and discovered that those who were vaccinated against COVID-19 had a a 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19, compared to those who were unvaccinated.

jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

09.12.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Mark Carney is quietly giving sweeping new powers to his ministers โ€” Toronto Star Sneaking a change of this magnitude into a 600-page bill that will not get parliamentary scrutiny raises a red flag, Althia Raj writes.

Good news, Carney is allowing them to exempt Ministers and companies from Federal labour laws:

apple.news/Ai261EfiGREW...

09.12.2025 12:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At least 22 people killed in office building fire in Indonesia's capital Real-time index price for Dow Jones Industrial Average (DOWI), along with buy or sell indicators, analysis, charts, historical performance, news and more

The next time someone tells you that company owners take on all the risk, send them this link.

www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/ma...

09.12.2025 12:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social

09.12.2025 12:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Canadaโ€™s environmental โ€˜realismโ€™ looks more like surrender | Tzeporah Berman At a time when the UK and other countries are finally taking bold steps for climate, Canada is preparing a new oil pipeline

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

09.12.2025 12:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lethbridge Polytechnic trying to avoid ESAs If they are successful, it could open up the possibility of them locking out their workers and hiring scabs to do their jobs.

Todayโ€™s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Lethbridge Polytechnic trying to avoid ESAs

If they are successful, it could open up the possibility of them locking out their workers and hiring scabs to do their jobs.

albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...

09.12.2025 12:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Gee, I wonder why?

08.12.2025 23:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#yql #abpoli

08.12.2025 23:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Makes one wonder who the person behind this recall petition is and who he ultimately represents.

08.12.2025 23:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lethbridge-East residents frustrated in attempts to help with Nathan Neudorf recall petition Lethbridge-East residents say they've had a frustrating time trying to sign up to help with the recall petition for MLA Nathan Neudorf.

Lethbridge-East residents frustrated in attempts to help with Nathan Neudorf recall petition

calgaryherald.com/news/politic...

08.12.2025 23:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Add your name: Open letter opposing closure of Lethbridgeโ€™s overdose prevention site Dear colleagues, allies, and concerned members of the public, On December 2, Lethbridge City Council passed 6.4. โ€œSocial Advocacyโ€ by a 7โ€“2 vote, directing the Mayor to ask the Government of Alberta ...

Open letter opposing closure of Lethbridgeโ€™s overdose prevention site

Add your name

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

08.12.2025 23:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Over the weekend, a reader of The Alberta Worker sent in a $100 donation to support independent labour journalism in Alberta.

Remember, The Alberta Worker is funded 100% by its readers.

Please support The Alberta Worker.

albertaworker.ca/support

08.12.2025 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
GRADING The Poorly Written Transphobic "Essay" That Is The New Conservative Grift
YouTube video by Dead Domain GRADING The Poorly Written Transphobic "Essay" That Is The New Conservative Grift

This person goes through the essay.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1al...

08.12.2025 17:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Birds are an integral part of our ecosystems.

They disperse seeds and are pollinators. They inspire us, contribute to our economy, and connect us to the natural world.

Ask us how to make your outdoor space bird friendly.

08.12.2025 17:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And theyโ€™ll go crying to daddy soon and beg the government to intervene because employers donโ€™t believe they actually have to negotiate with their unions. And the government will intervene because it too is an employer who doesnโ€™t believe it needs to negotiate with its unions.

08.12.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"This strike notice is premature given the progress made at the bargaining table and the generous offers made by Air Transat. We have demonstrated a serious commitment throughout the process and a sincere willingness to reach an agreement by proposing several compromises and improvements that address the pilots' demands. Despite these efforts, ALPA has shown no openness, and the discussions have not led to an agreement. It is regrettable that the union has expressed such indifference toward Transat, its employees and clients by choosing the path of a strike at this time of yearโ€”a reckless decision that does not reflect the state of negotiations. While our priority is now to take care of our customers, we remain committed to the process in order to conclude a negotiated agreement," said Julie Lamontagne, Chief Human Resources, Corporate Responsibility and Communications Officer.

"This strike notice is premature given the progress made at the bargaining table and the generous offers made by Air Transat. We have demonstrated a serious commitment throughout the process and a sincere willingness to reach an agreement by proposing several compromises and improvements that address the pilots' demands. Despite these efforts, ALPA has shown no openness, and the discussions have not led to an agreement. It is regrettable that the union has expressed such indifference toward Transat, its employees and clients by choosing the path of a strike at this time of yearโ€”a reckless decision that does not reflect the state of negotiations. While our priority is now to take care of our customers, we remain committed to the process in order to conclude a negotiated agreement," said Julie Lamontagne, Chief Human Resources, Corporate Responsibility and Communications Officer.

This is hilarious.

The company is making it seem as though the strike notice was the unionโ€™s decision.

The workers voted 99% to authorize a strike.

The unionโ€”which is made up the members, who vote in the executiveโ€”is honouring the will of its members.

www.transat.com/en-CA/corpor...

08.12.2025 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
TODAY! PROTEST Northback Coal Mine December 8 (11 -11:45 AM), Lethbridge Coast Hotel

TODAY! PROTEST Northback Coal Mine December 8 (11 -11:45 AM), Lethbridge Coast Hotel

Seen on LinkedIn.

08.12.2025 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Air Transat cancellations begin as pilots issue strike notice
YouTube video by CTV News Air Transat cancellations begin as pilots issue strike notice

Air Transat starts cancelling flights instead of coming back to the bargaining table, after the pilots issue a 72-hour strike notice following a 99% strike mandate.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRoE...

08.12.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Double plus ungood

08.12.2025 14:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But hey, think of all the jobs in weapons manufacturing!
Soon we too will be helping spread "democracy" even more than we are now in Gaza.

08.12.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The anecdotal pipeline was screaming this a couple of weeks ago. Also the attrition line has alway been bull shit, these are jobs that present and future generations will not have access to. And it will trickle down to those of us that rely on expendable income to feed our families.

08.12.2025 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They said the same about the post office that there trying to destroy.

08.12.2025 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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