OPSEU/SEFPO

The 'S' Word — a podcast by the OPSEU/SEFPO Provincial Young Workers Committee

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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. S...

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Episodes

Stories from the PSAC picket line 17.10.2023 51:14

Listen to an interview with Jessica Dagasso, a member of the Public Service Alliance of Canada from Nanaimo B.C., as she shares her learnings and victories from one of the largest strikes in Canada! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The power of podcasts with CUPE Cast co-host Brittany Nisbett! 26.09.2023 58:38

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shop talk with Young Worker of the Year Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura 15.08.2023 38:24

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...

Precarious work with guest Mercy Ayesha Alohan-Eke 18.07.2023 46:35

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 la...

Precarious Work 17.04.2023 55:50

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teaser trailer for the "S" Word podcast from the OPSEU/SEFPO Provincial Young Workers Committee 06.04.2023 1:25

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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.