sudbury

May Day Songs & Sing-Along

rm_charbonneau — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 01:06:42 +0000

Sun May 1

city:

Sudbury

Venue:

The Townehouse Tavern

Address:

206 Elgin Street

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Rachael Charbonneau

Space Accessibiity:

Accessible with a call ahead 705-674-6883

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Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/501113676740426/

Sunday, May 1st is May Day, an international day the working class struggled for to celebrate the history of working class organizing: our power and our culture! May Day is not sanctioned by the state of by business unions! This is our day and we struggle for it every year!

May Day Movie: The Hand That Feeds

rm_charbonneau — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 00:58:47 +0000

Sun May 1

city:

Sudbury

Venue:

South End Public Library

Address:

1991 Regent Street

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Rachael Charbonneau

Space Accessibiity:

Accessible

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Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1745130799039325/

The Hand That Feeds documents the struggle of undocumented immigrant workers to form their own independent union at a Hot & Crusty in New York's Upper East Side. This film gives a good look at what autonomous organizing looks like on the ground, and provides lots of things to think about and experiment with in our struggles. (56 minutes)

Knowing your rights at work

scott.neigh — Fri, 01 May 2015 13:24:02 +0000

Sudbury workers' centre hosts rights workshops for low-wage workers

Most of us have heard people we know talk about lousy things that happen to them at work. Nicole Beaulieu certainly has – in fact, she hears that sort of thing all the time. However, unlike most of the rest of us, she is in a position to actually help.

Three Ways to Take Action in Sudbury

scott.neigh — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:22:35 +0000

Audio & Event Report from the "Challenge the City!" Forum

In early December, about 35 people crowded into a small, noisy back room at the Laughing Buddha in downtown Sudbury to eat, to drink, and to talk about making change at the city level through organizing in the community.

Sudbury: Whose downtown is it?

scott.neigh — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:37:16 +0000

Many studies, speeches, and proposals in recent years have made suggestions about the "what" and "how" of transforming the downtown in Sudbury, Ontario.

Creating a Culture of Participation in Sudbury

scott.neigh — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 03:57:48 +0000

Toronto-based community organizer Dave Meslin – a self-described "shit disturber" – was brought to Sudbury by the Social Planning Council (SPC) this past Wednesday to headline a day-long series of events focused on creating a culture of participation in the city.

One Struggle Movie Afternoon

rm_charbonneau — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 15:04:04 +0000

Sat Sep 27

city:

Sudbury

Venue:

Main Library

Address:

74 Mackenzie Street, Meeting Room #1 Downstairs

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Rachael Charbonneau rachaelcharbonneau@vianet.ca or 705-670-1982

Space Accessibiity:

Yes

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Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/350626255096896/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class (62 minutes)

Class Dismissed navigates the steady stream of narrow working class representations from American television's beginnings to today's sitcoms, reality shows, police dramas, and daytime talk shows.

Community Radio Resurgent in Sudbury

scott.neigh — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:08:03 +0000

There was a period in the not too distant past when Sudburians could be forgiven for not realizing that the city has a community- and campus-focused radio station.

Provinical budget austerity draws opposition from Sudbury anti-poverty activists

scott.neigh — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:54:00 +0000

The first budget of the new Liberal majority government passed yesterday, and members and supporters of the Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty (S-CAP) are not happy with the impacts it will have on the Ontarians who already have the least.

One Struggle Movie Night

rm_charbonneau — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:35:01 +0000

Thu Jul 24

city:

Sudbury

Venue:

Greater Sudbury Public Library

Address:

74 Mackenzie Street

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Rachael Charbonneau rachaelcharbonneau@vianet.ca or 705-670-1982

Space Accessibiity:

Yes

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Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/748968715150188/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Double Bill: El Contrato (51:14) & Teo in Toronto (4:26)

Walking in Support of Postal Carriers

Christy Knockleby — Sun, 11 May 2014 16:40:23 +0000

About 70 Sudburians, plus pets and children, gathered today at Bell Park. They walked from Bell Park along Paris into downtown Sudbury with signs and flags before returning to the park for a BBQ. The event was organized by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW).

Open Stage for Radicals and Progressives

rm_charbonneau — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:49:35 +0000

Wed Apr 30

city:

Sudbury

Venue:

Townehouse Tavern

Address:

206 Elgin Street

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Rachael Charbonneau 705-670-1982

Space Accessibiity:

Yes, there's a portable ramp now.

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Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/526832447426797/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

One Struggle Sudbury presents our fourth monthly Open Stage for Radicals and Progressives on May Day Eve! We're particularly keen to see May Day-themed contributions this month, but regardless, we want to share politically progressive/radical/revolutionary culture with you. Bring your songs, poems, raps, skits and excerpts.

May Day Movie Night

rm_charbonneau — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 17:16:09 +0000

Thu May 1

city:

Sudbury

Venue:

The Parkside Centre

Address:

140 Durham Street, Kinsmen Room B

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Rachael Charbonneau 705-670-1982

Space Accessibiity:

Yes

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Link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/235067470029078/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

THE CONDITION OF THE WORKING CLASS

"This film is inspired by Engels' book written in 1844, The Condition of the Working Class in England. How much has really changed since then?

No new options for people on Sudbury's icy streets

scott.neigh — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:03:09 +0000

City committee refuses to consider using city hall to let homeless people stay warm at night

On a night on which the windchill will push below -40 C, members and supporters of the Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty (S-CAP) demanded immediate, practical answers from the City of Greater Sudbury's Community Services Committee to the problem of homeless people dying on Sudbury's streets.

A new resource for low-wage workers in Sudbury

scott.neigh — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 01:01:42 +0000

If you are having problems with your employer in a part-time, low-wage, or otherwise lousy job, there's a new organization in town offering support.