On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, Basia Sokal resigned as President of the Winnipeg Labour Council, citing harassment and bullying from men within labour leadership. This audio of her resignation was recorded by Emily Leedham with Basia’s permission at the Winnipeg Labour Council Meeting. It is uploaded here in its entirety as a record of the event. Besides audio levels being adjusted, the recording has not been cut or edited in any way.

On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, Basia Sokal resigned as President of the Winnipeg Labour Council, citing harassment and bullying from men within labour leadership. This audio of her resignation was recorded by Emily Leedham with Basia’s permission at the Winnipeg Labour Council Meeting. It is uploaded here in its entirety as a record of the event. Besides audio levels being adjusted, the recording has not been cut or edited in any way.

On February 25, 2019, Millennium Library in downtown Winnipeg implemented new security measures – a bag check and metal detector at the front entrance. Library workers and management have cited safety concerns regarding weapons, substance use and “inappropriate behaviour.” To the general public, the security screening came as a surprise.

Many library users were upset and concerned, and pressured library management to participate in a public consultation and discussion. On Thursday March 14, over 60 people participated in a community dialogue about:

1. Concerns about the metal detector and bag check screenings

2. Alternatives to security to create a welcoming environment while also keeping library workers and patrons safe

Garth Mullins, host of Crackdown podcast

https://crackdownpod.com/

http://umanitoba.ca/student/health-wellness/naloxone.html

Owen Toews, author of Stolen City: Racial Capitalism and the Making of Winnipeg

https://arpbooks.org/Books/S/Stolen-City

Bar None Prison Rideshare

https://barnoneblog.wordpress.com/

Are there times and situations when the police don't need to be, or shouldn't be called? Bar None Winnipeg is hosting a workshop on Alternatives to Calling the Police for people interested in reflecting on and strategizing alternatives to calling the police. Friday, March 22, 1-4 pm. Space is limited; registration is required: 204-783-5000 ext 106 or [email protected]

Library Consultation

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/millennium-library-patrons-voice-concerns-about-new-security-measures-1.4337532

Email me at [email protected] if you're interested in learning more about organizing around library security.

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https://www.patreon.com/rfradioprairie

On February 25, 2019, Millennium Library in downtown Winnipeg implemented new security measures – a bag check and metal detector at the front entrance. Library workers and management have cited safety concerns regarding weapons, substance use and “inappropriate behaviour.” To the general public, the security screening came as a surprise.

Many library users were upset and concerned, and pressured library management to participate in a public consultation and discussion. On Thursday March 14, over 60 people participated in a community dialogue about:

1. Concerns about the metal detector and bag check screenings

2. Alternatives to security to create a welcoming environment while also keeping library workers and patrons safe

Garth Mullins, host of Crackdown podcast

https://crackdownpod.com/

http://umanitoba.ca/student/health-wellness/naloxone.html

Owen Toews, author of Stolen City: Racial Capitalism and the Making of Winnipeg

https://arpbooks.org/Books/S/Stolen-City

Bar None Prison Rideshare

https://barnoneblog.wordpress.com/

Are there times and situations when the police don't need to be, or shouldn't be called? Bar None Winnipeg is hosting a workshop on Alternatives to Calling the Police for people interested in reflecting on and strategizing alternatives to calling the police. Friday, March 22, 1-4 pm. Space is limited; registration is required: 204-783-5000 ext 106 or [email protected]

Library Consultation

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/millennium-library-patrons-voice-concerns-about-new-security-measures-1.4337532

Email me at [email protected] if you're interested in learning more about organizing around library security.

- Support Rank & File Radio on Patreon! -

https://www.patreon.com/rfradioprairie

Today’s broadcast date is March 10, 2019. Rank & File Radio is hosted by Emily Leedham.

https://twitter.com/Emily_Leedham_

Before we get started a quick announcement, I’ve updated my Patreon goals and subscription tiers. If I can get to $250 a month, I’ll produce one extra labour history episode each month. I’ve also added a 2$ tier because every little bit truly goes a long way. You can visit https://www.patreon.com/rfradioprairie to donate. I honestly would not be able to do this kind of show without your support, so to everyone who has donated so far, thank you.

If you aren’t able to contribute to Patreon, simply sharing episodes on social media, or going on iTunes and leaving a positive review helps immensely.

And finally, if you are part of a union that has some room in its budget for a monthly or one time donation, please reach out to me at [email protected].

Thank you again to all my listeners and supporters, I am so thankful that I get to do this every week and am glad that you find it to be a valuable resource. I always welcome guest suggestions, show ideas, news tips and feedback as well.

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Molly McCracken - Director - CCPA Manitoba

https://www.policyalternatives.ca/offices/manitoba

Amelia Deneka

https://twitter.com/cjedmonton

Protest audio: https://twitter.com/batulgulamhus/status/1103520685068935168

Today’s broadcast date is March 10, 2019. Rank & File Radio is hosted by Emily Leedham.

https://twitter.com/Emily_Leedham_

Before we get started a quick announcement, I’ve updated my Patreon goals and subscription tiers. If I can get to $250 a month, I’ll produce one extra labour history episode each month. I’ve also added a 2$ tier because every little bit truly goes a long way. You can visit https://www.patreon.com/rfradioprairie to donate. I honestly would not be able to do this kind of show without your support, so to everyone who has donated so far, thank you.

If you aren’t able to contribute to Patreon, simply sharing episodes on social media, or going on iTunes and leaving a positive review helps immensely.

And finally, if you are part of a union that has some room in its budget for a monthly or one time donation, please reach out to me at [email protected].

Thank you again to all my listeners and supporters, I am so thankful that I get to do this every week and am glad that you find it to be a valuable resource. I always welcome guest suggestions, show ideas, news tips and feedback as well.

----

Molly McCracken - Director - CCPA Manitoba

https://www.policyalternatives.ca/offices/manitoba

Amelia Deneka

https://twitter.com/cjedmonton

Protest audio: https://twitter.com/batulgulamhus/status/1103520685068935168

Rank & File Radio - Prairie Edition on CKUW 95.9 FM provides Canadian labour news and analysis across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. This show is an independent partner with RankandFile.ca and supported by listeners like you through the annual CKUW funding drive, Patreon and UFCW Local 832.

https://www.patreon.com/rfradioprairie

Broadcast Date: March 3, 2019. It is hosted by Emily Leedham.

Today on the show Justin Panos, national organizer with the Amalgamated Transit Union Canada, talks organizing on the Prairies - post-Greyhound.

ATU Canada is an umbrella organization of 40 transit locals of approximately 34,000 transit professionals. ATU Canada will be doing a tour of the western provinces starting in April - if you want them to come to your city or town, e-mail [email protected] to participate in this national campaign.

http://atucanada.ca/

Connect with local organizers in Alberta:

https://twitter.com/nationalizebus

In Saskatchewan:

https://www.stopthecutssk.ca/

In Manitoba:

http://functionaltransit.com/

in Toronto:

http://www.ttcriders.ca/

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https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/kzj4yv/western-canada-is-still-struggling-to-replace-cancelled-greyhound-service

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/thompson-bus-service-vote-1.5005885

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/stc-update-dec-22-2017-1.4462588

Rank & File Radio - Prairie Edition on CKUW 95.9 FM provides Canadian labour news and analysis across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. This show is an independent partner with RankandFile.ca and supported by listeners like you through the annual CKUW funding drive, Patreon and UFCW Local 832.

https://www.patreon.com/rfradioprairie

Broadcast Date: March 3, 2019. It is hosted by Emily Leedham.

Today on the show Justin Panos, national organizer with the Amalgamated Transit Union Canada, talks organizing on the Prairies - post-Greyhound.

ATU Canada is an umbrella organization of 40 transit locals of approximately 34,000 transit professionals. ATU Canada will be doing a tour of the western provinces starting in April - if you want them to come to your city or town, e-mail [email protected] to participate in this national campaign.

http://atucanada.ca/

Connect with local organizers in Alberta:

https://twitter.com/nationalizebus

In Saskatchewan:

https://www.stopthecutssk.ca/

In Manitoba:

http://functionaltransit.com/

in Toronto:

http://www.ttcriders.ca/

--- links---

https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/kzj4yv/western-canada-is-still-struggling-to-replace-cancelled-greyhound-service

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/thompson-bus-service-vote-1.5005885

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/stc-update-dec-22-2017-1.4462588

February 24, 2019. Today on the show - what is going on at the University of Regina?

Well, quite a bit. The U of R Faculty Association, or URFA, which represents 1400 employees, attained a strike mandate in November 2018, seeking wage increases to match inflation and job security for sessional instructors, among other things. URFA’s contract expired in June 2017. URFA and Administration are currently in mediation.

https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/u-of-r-academic-staff-vote-overwhelmingly-in-favour-of-a-strike-mandate

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/mediator-sought-in-faculty-contract-talks-with-university-of-regina-1.5008249

And the U of R Students' Union is experiencing a lot of internal conflicts - how does this impact solidarity building between students and faculty?

John Loeppky, editor in chief of the campus Newspaper the Carillon, breaks down how the administration, faculty, and students are all relating to one another.

Follow John Loeppky: @Cymru_Et_Canada

http://www.carillonregina.com/

Also, Dr. Emily Eaton, professor at the University of Regina researching how the fossil fuel industry influences post secondary education. In 2017, she filed a freedom of information request that was denied by the University- she’s now appealing that decision, and recently raised 8,000 to cover legal costs.

Follow Emily: @emi_eaton ‏

http://www.saskoil.org/

https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/prof-taking-u-of-r-to-court-over-denied-freedom-of-information-request

February 24, 2019. Today on the show - what is going on at the University of Regina?

Well, quite a bit. The U of R Faculty Association, or URFA, which represents 1400 employees, attained a strike mandate in November 2018, seeking wage increases to match inflation and job security for sessional instructors, among other things. URFA’s contract expired in June 2017. URFA and Administration are currently in mediation.

https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/u-of-r-academic-staff-vote-overwhelmingly-in-favour-of-a-strike-mandate

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/mediator-sought-in-faculty-contract-talks-with-university-of-regina-1.5008249

And the U of R Students' Union is experiencing a lot of internal conflicts - how does this impact solidarity building between students and faculty?

John Loeppky, editor in chief of the campus Newspaper the Carillon, breaks down how the administration, faculty, and students are all relating to one another.

Follow John Loeppky: @Cymru_Et_Canada

http://www.carillonregina.com/

Also, Dr. Emily Eaton, professor at the University of Regina researching how the fossil fuel industry influences post secondary education. In 2017, she filed a freedom of information request that was denied by the University- she’s now appealing that decision, and recently raised 8,000 to cover legal costs.

Follow Emily: @emi_eaton ‏

http://www.saskoil.org/

https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/prof-taking-u-of-r-to-court-over-denied-freedom-of-information-request