The Rambler's Almanac

Using discussions of science, history, art and activism as wayfinding tools in the wilderness of current events. Broadcast every 2nd Thursday, 7am-10am on @CJSW

[The Rambler's Almanac @ramblersalmanac]

Ep 58: Our home on native land.

For #CanadaDay, we go over all 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Indigenous activist and politician Michelle Robinson shares what the #TRC means to her.

Full episode on @CJSW > https://t.co/LQyeIScDt6

[Rankandfile.ca @rankandfileca]

SUPPORT THE CP RAIL WORKERS
3000 CP Rail workers are now locked out. The company is claiming this is a strike, but the bottom line is CP's move on wages, pensions, and working conditions have led to this.
#canlab #cdnpoli
1/5

[ULFA @ULFAssociation]

As of 11am MST, ULFA members are on legal strike.
#ouruniversity #worthfightingfor #savethesemester

https://t.co/jkBBYBolqF

[Emma Jackson @EmmaJackson57]

Jason Kenney lifting restrictions is a deliberate strategy to further hyper-individualize this crisis— to get you to name and shame the parents of your kids' classmates, instead of him and his government's complete disregard for human life.

Don't buy into it.

[AUPE @yourAUPE]

"They’re trying to sew a blue collar onto their pinstripe suits, but make no mistake: they’ll favour business over truckers every time." #ablabour #canlab

https://t.co/t3Kx0OH2km

[The Rambler's Almanac @ramblersalmanac]

Ep 72: Who's a "real worker" anyway? Who does it serve to make these kinds of distinctions?

We unravel this myth as we talk about the trucker convoy and Starbucks workers at Chinook Centre filing to join the United Steelworkers Union.

Listen on @CJSW > https://t.co/7oKx0YEEel

[Calgary Cinematheque @CalgaryCinema]

We're ending our Japanese Theatre Series with a film that ended up being banned in Japan without ever screening there. Before we delve into the controversy, a reminder that we are screening this acclaimed film next week!!

Get your tickets here!: https://t.co/K0uqvDsih8

[Alberta Federation of Labour @ABFedLabour]

“We wouldn’t be in this position to talk about these drastic measures if this government had actually followed the advice of experts and introduced mitigation measures weeks ago.” ⁦⁦@gilmcgowan⁩ #ableg #COVID19 #Omicron https://t.co/jNhWqwQzDh

[More Perfect Union @MorePerfectUS]

40 million workers quit. 100,000+ on strike. 550+ new unions.

2021 was the year of the worker.

[Read Jackson Rising @JPHilllllll]

This is big. Really big. Apple workers are walking out tomorrow, Christmas Eve. Don't cross the picket line.

[Read Jackson Rising @JPHilllllll]

This is the single image that has stuck with me from the Kellogg’s strike. What a twisted, backwards system this is where the people who feed us can’t feed their own.

[Comic Book Workers United @cbwupdx]

Great news! We now have an election timeline for when we will vote to certify our union. Ballots will be mailed to us on December 14th, and our votes will be counted on January 4th, 2022. ✊

[The Rambler's Almanac @ramblersalmanac]

INTERVIEW: Scott Lang of the programming committee at @CalgaryCinema discusses their current Japanese Theatre film series > https://t.co/vmDidWGkfp

Their next film, AN ACTOR’S REVENGE (1963) screens on December 9th. Learn more about their series > https://t.co/5ka4Gpodrz

[The Rambler's Almanac @ramblersalmanac]

Rambler's Episode 68: Sarah spins tunes solo, taking listeners through a rambling trail of musical genres. Join her as she navigates through the radio wilderness.

Find the full playlist and show on @CJSW > https://t.co/3kKnIC4Kdx

[CUPE Manitoba @CUPEMB]

Students at Elton Collegiate in Forrest Manitoba walked out in support of their striking school custodians & cleaners. ✊

#mbpoli #mbed

[Romy @RomyYYC]

“Cargill demonstrated to its employees quite clearly during COVID that it doesn’t care at all about their interests. It let them get sick and die in order to make a profit,” said Barnetson.

✊✊✊

https://t.co/LtXa7b6emv

[The Rambler's Almanac @ramblersalmanac]

We finish with an interview from #yyc filmmaker Dominique Keller to discuss Love: The Last Chapter, a documentary having its hometown debut on November 24th as part of @CUFF #CUFFDocs > https://t.co/uS5kkUQqGB
Film tickets and info available here > https://t.co/xNE5dkZbtn
5/5

[The Rambler's Almanac @ramblersalmanac]

Rambler's episode 67: We dive into the importance of post-secondary institutions as a public good, and the fight against austerity in this sector.

Find the full playlist, episode and more on @CJSW > https://t.co/Dh8jGyPaTK
1/5

[The Rambler's Almanac @ramblersalmanac]

Next, students Chaise and Mateusz from the Alberta Coalition for Affordable Tuition (#ACAT) discuss organizing students to leverage their economic power against post-secondary austerity > https://t.co/xsPCX7MiYv
4/5
@ABstudentaction @FASA_UCalgary