Adriana Beemans

Metcalf Foundation, Inclusive Local Economies Program Director (opinions my own)

[Toronto Community Benefits Network @TCBN_TO]

Congratulations to @adrianabeemans on her inspiring lecture on community-based struggles for an inclusive local economy as part of the John Bousfield Public Lecture Series event on Wednesday evening.

Adriana was named the Bousfield Distinguished Visitor in Planning by @UofT.

[Adriana Beemans @adrianabeemans]

@TCBN_TO @UofT Thanks! I don’t check twitter often but this made my day!

[Adriana Beemans @adrianabeemans]

@karinagould Minister, - 9weeks & still waiting for son’s passport. We are told it’s not yet in processing! Next week we qualify for ‘urgency processing’. Surely turning cases into an urgency/emergency is not the way to solve this problem. Why are service standards not being met?

[Adriana Beemans @adrianabeemans]

@PassportCan Today is the 9 week anniversary for waiting for my son’s passport after I stood in line for 5 hrs on April 26th. I am told it is not yet even in ‘processing phase’. Next week I move into ‘urgency phase’ of 10 days till travel. Please help!

[Adriana Beemans @adrianabeemans]

https://t.co/qUOC66zRjJ
@Raptors #raptors #workforcedevelopment @BuildingUpTO @Hospitalitywrks @NPowerCanada

[Atkinson Foundation @AtkinsonCF]

1/2 #Bill47 can deny minimum-wage workers #15andfairness but can't take away their right to #decentwork. Everyone deserves protection from bad bosses and unfair working conditions. Anyone who believes otherwise is likely not waiting 7 years for a $1 raise. https://t.co/SNpUA8ISRw

[Vibrant Communities @VC_Canada]

Welfare in Canada is a series that presents the welfare incomes of four example households living on social assistance in a given year. Learn more about Welfare in Canada https://t.co/LYzGKfqmdL via @maytree_canada

[Fight for 15 & Fairness – York Region @fight_york]

Help us share #ChristinesLetter
This is just one of the powerful stories of what $15/hr would mean for 1.7 workers in Ontario.
#WithdrawBill47 #15andFairness #onpoli @fairwagesnow

[Jenn Miller @jennmiller1973]

My gender identity and how I express it is very real, thank you very much. This is heartbreaking, cruel and wrong.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

When we talk about bringing jobs to the community, we need to dig deep:
- Has the company promised to hire in the existing community?
- What’s the quality of jobs + how many are promised? Are these jobs low-wage or high wage? Are there benefits? Can people collectively bargain?

[Gail Vaz-Oxlade @GailVazOxlade]

When we talk about who benefits most from a low minimum wage, it's always Big Business. But there is a Better Way. And these folks know it.

[Laura J. Nelson @laura_nelson]

Here’s what Los Angeles is doing to help get voters to the polls, per @MayorOfLA:

[Migrant Workers Alliance for Change @MWACCanada]

PLEASE SHARE: 2018 annual immigration statistics show that Canada remains a country of temporary migration.
70% of permits issued in the country in 2017 were temporary.
We need to focus on the real issues. We need a single tier immigration system with permanent status for all.

[Mina Rajabi @mmina_ra]

The campus community in Ottawa went to Minister Fullerton's office to send the message that decent work is an education issue! The Min and her staff weren't there on CONSTITUENCY DAY. Perhaps they were all off on #PaidSickDays?
#15andfairness
https://t.co/RFECzr59Lk

[Michal Rozworski @michalrozworski]

Tech workers are workers and #GoogleWalkout is them flexing their collective power: "We demand an end to the sexual harassment, discrimination, and the systemic racism that fuel this destructive culture." https://t.co/GDKpZWj6UK

[Better Way Alliance @BetterWayCAN]

Welcome to @visioncocreate, a firm with vision, indeed! Vicki and her team work with businesses on creating healthy workplace culture by valuing employees. Another great example of a #decentwork champion in Ontario.

[Michal Rozworski @michalrozworski]

This is significant: the authors of that much-criticized but influential University of Washington study purporting to show job loss from Seattle's rising minimum wage have published another that shows big benefits and higher incomes https://t.co/CBCaqECyEC #15andFairness

[Cheryl Fullerton 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈⚾️🇺🇦🇬🇱 @CherylFull]

Smart employers understand the most profitable employees are the ones who are well treated. Retail giant moves to $16 per hour minimum wage https://t.co/XRgCh7dh2b #15andFairness #DecentWork #MInimumWage