Derek Johnstone

Trade Unionist and Food Worker. Find me on Bluesky at derekjohnstone.

[Derek Johnstone @DerekJ_FoodWkr]

.@VictorFedeli,@kingasurmampp , it's time to ensure everyone has access to paid sick days. No one should have to choose between working while sick and paying the bills. #PaidSickDaysNow

[Derek Johnstone @DerekJ_FoodWkr]

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Heritage Inn Hotels in Saskatoon and Moose Jaw have turned its back on their long-time employees – on September 7, 2023, the company has locked their workers out.

[Derek Johnstone @DerekJ_FoodWkr]

Tweet at the Minister of Labour and call on Canada to ratify C-190 now. . https://t.co/oEjwrO87aM

[Derek Johnstone @DerekJ_FoodWkr]

@SeamusORegan Everyone has a right to a world of work free from harassment and violence - and that includes 2SLGBTQI folks. This #IDAHOT2022, I'm calling on Canada to take action and #RatifyC190 #IDAHOTB

[UFCW Canada @UFCWCanada]

Help end the lockout!

Visit https://t.co/ptIrpiM9fv to send a message to the CEO today!

[UFCW Canada @UFCWCanada]

#UFCW Canada was active on the convention floor today at the 2023 @NDP Convention speaking on resolutions in support of anti-scab legislation, making joining a union easier and the affordability crisis.

#UFCW #canlab #1u #cdnpoli

[Derek Johnstone @DerekJ_FoodWkr]

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[UFCW Canada @UFCWCanada]

We rallied with @oniwg today as they delivered their demands to the Ontario Minister of Labour: that they act and take basic steps to ease the awful poverty experienced by those who have been hurt or injured on the job! #WorkersCompIsARight

Learn more: https://t.co/ARrI2abySf

[UFCW Local 7 @UFCW_7]

Denver Processing Local 7 members are ready to strike for the pay, respect and protection they deserve! #strongertogether #ufcw7 #local7 #weareessential #unionstrong #respectprotectpayus

[Martin Lukacs @Martin_Lukacs]

Pierre Poilievre’s strategy of playing an anti-establishment friend of working people is compelling, effective & dangerous.

If this fake populist can con his way to power, the elite will have a field day.

Our @thebreachmedia video explains his playbook:

[UFCW Local 7 @UFCW_7]

🚨Denver Processing meat plant employees unanimously vote to strike today. These #EssentialWorkers, who process beef and pork that goes to major grocers throughout #Colorado, voted to authorize a strike following continued unfair labor practices by Denver Processing, owned by JBS

[LabourStart @labourstart]

EUROPE: IUF joins call to stop export of pesticides banned in the EU-IUF https://t.co/OD6oWKnW7C

[Santiago Escobar @sinfronterasESC]

#FordNation backed down! @Sflecce confirmed that the government will repeal Bill 28 in its entirety. @fordnation saw unprecedented public support from parents & unions mobilizing in solidarity with @CUPEOntario!
When we stand together, we win!
#IStandWithCUPE  #39kIsNotEnough

[Elementary Educators @ETFOeducators]

The President of @cupenat confirms Bill 28 will be repealed in its entirety. The legislation will be deemed that it was never a law in Ontario.

@osbcucscso will collapse its picketing sites tomorrow and will return to the bargaining table. #onted #onpoli

[UFCW Canada @UFCWCanada]

Today's announcement speaks to the power of unions: together we are strong! #IStandWithCUPE #39isnotenough

[UFCW Canada @UFCWCanada]

Together, we have stopped Doug Ford in his tracks! @petertabuns @kristynwongtam #westandwithCUPE

[UFCW Canada @UFCWCanada]

Happy #LabourDay!

If the current pandemic has taught us anything, it is the importance of coming together to forge a better future.

Learn more about Labour Day and download our Labour Day 2022 Poster here: https://t.co/taABR6XUIX

#UFCW #canlab #1u

[Marit Stiles @MaritStiles]

There is power in a union! Thousands marched in the streets today for the 150th anniversary of the Labour Day march. I’m proud to stand with workers in our continued fight for better wages, better working conditions and stronger public services. Happy Labour Day! #onpoli #onlab

[Cassidy Caron @cassidy_caron]

I spent this evening on an emergency townhall for Métis Nation citizens living in Ottawa to discuss their needs and concerns, which are overwhelming. These demonstrations continue to pose a threat to the safety, security and wellbeing of residents. This has to stop.