How Can Workers Fight Back in a Recession?
As the world spins into recession, workers are being forced to bear the burden: fewer jobs, lower wages and threats to pensions. Meanwhile, politicians offer 'buy North American only' protectionist policies as a solution. Join us as we discuss how to organize a fightback during these hard times.
Alors que le monde plonge dans une récession, les travailleurs et travailleuses sont forcés à en payer le prix: moins d'emplois, des salaires plus bas et des pensions menacées. En même temps, les politiciens offrent des solutions protectionnistes comme «acheter Nord-Américain». Venez nous rejoindre pour une discussion sur comment resister pendant une récession.
Speakers / conférencieres :
President, ATU local 279, OC Transpo drivers: Président, SUT section locale 279, conducteurs d'OC Transpo
Carolyn Egan
President, Toronto Area USW: Présidente, Métallos de la région de Toronto
CUPE 4600, Carleton U. Teaching Assistants: SCFP 4600, Assistants d'enseignement, Université Carleton
Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 pm / le mardi 21 avril, 19h30
JK Wylie Boardroom, PSAC Building / Salle JK Wylie, édifice de l'ACFP
233 Gilmour (@ Metcalfe)
Hosted by the International Socialists / Organisé par Socialisme International
www.socialist.ca / gosocialists@yahoo.ca
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