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

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

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

  • Stories from the PSAC picket line
    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!

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    52 min
  • Shop talk with Young Worker of the Year Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura

    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 his members shines through as he champions equity, diversity, and the concerns of young workers!


    Episode photo: OPSEU/SEFPO member Abed Al-Nasser Kaddoura receives the Provincial Young Worker of the Year Award from President JP Hornick (l-r), PYC members Taylor McPhillips and Kaylee Heath, and FVPT Laurie Nancekivell


    Links for this episode:


    More about the Awards at OPSEU/SEFPO Convention.


    Info about the criteria and selection process for the Young Worker Award.


    OPSEU/SEFPO Convention page


     

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    39 min
  • Precarious work with guest Mercy Ayesha Alohan-Eke

    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 lack of job security and benefits, and the stress of juggling multiple jobs.


    Links for this episode:

    Canadian Federation of Students:

    https://www.cfs-fcee.ca

     

    Naujawan Support Network:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSNPeel

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Naujawan-Support-Network/100070436621036/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naujawansupportnetwork/

     

    F.D Signifier:

    https://www.youtube.com/@FDSignifire

     

    Elite Capture: How the Powerful Took Over Identity Politics (And Everything Else):

    https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1867-elite-capture

     

    More Perfect Union:

    https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/

    https://www.instagram.com/perfectunion/

    https://substack.com/@moreperfectus

     

    Connect with us!

    On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opseupyc/

    On Twitter: https://twitter.com/opseupyc

    E-mail us at [email protected]

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    47 min
  • Precarious Work

    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.

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    56 min

About 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…