RM Kennedy

labour activist, cultural critic, fisher, former OPSEU College Faculty Division Chair, current Executive Assistant to OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick

[RM Kennedy @RM_Kennedy]

The dream of higher education cannot be built on the despair of precarious work.

#Fairness4CF

[The Breach @TheBreachMedia]

Despite Doug Ford’s scandals, cuts to public services, and corporate handouts, he keeps winning.

What’s his secret?

Ahead of the next Ontario election, @DesmondCole breaks down the formula to @fordnation’s success.

[CCPA Ontario @CCPA_Ont]

"Imagine a $510 million annual cut to health care or education." New analysis by @Randyfrobinson estimates the cost to provincial coffers as Ontario moves to the Quebec model of retailing #alcohol. It's expensive. @LCBO https://t.co/X1P6s73DoD #onhealth #onted #onpoli

[JP Hornick @JPHornick]

From day 1 these workers showed up with a plan for convenience that wouldn’t jeopardize our public services, & what did @fordnation say? Hell no.

When you wake up to a picket line in your community, remember: #LCBO workers are fighting for the future of Ontario. Come join us!

[RM Kennedy @RM_Kennedy]

What do we do when governments interfere with union rights? Stand up, fight back.

https://t.co/snkWFsVtrg

[OPSEU/SEFPO @OPSEU]

“Workers are the thunder, workers are the lightning, and my friends, we are bringing the storm!” OPSEU/SEFPO President @JPHornick rallying with the @OFLabour movement in front of the @OntarioPCParty convention. #EnoughisEnough

[OPSEU 2100 @OPSEU2100]

On this #InternationalDayofEducation @OPSEU2100 is at the bargaining table with the employer supported by the influential voices of JP Hornick & Laura Walton A powerful convergence for fair & equitable education #BargainingDay @JPHornick @waltonmom @opseu @OFLabour @PeelLabour

[OPSEU/SEFPO @OPSEU]

OPSEU/SEFPO is ready to rise to meet the moment. We’re going to make 2024 the year of the worker in Ontario. Are you in? #onpoli #onlab

[OPSEU/SEFPO @OPSEU]

“I want to talk about power and winning. Taking power away from the employer and giving it to the workers.” Organizer, negotiator, author and scholar Jane McAlevey is today’s keynote speaker at the College Faculty Pre-Bargaining Conference! #organizingForPower #onlab

[OPSEU/SEFPO @OPSEU]

.@JPHornick speaks @Broadbent Institute Gala about the role of art in working people’s lives: “Like art, solidarity and resistance are acts of creation…that transcend our individual selves. They’re collective actions to create a better, more beautiful world for all of us.” 1/2

[Sex Work Law Reform @CDNSWAlliance]

"Rather than address the root causes of exploitation, the criminalization of sw encourages overregulation via criminal, immigration & other laws. This isolates workers, maintains precarious working conditions, & excludes application of labour protections." @MWACCanada @initialvw

[OPSEU/SEFPO @OPSEU]

.@OPSEU delegates to #NUPGE2022 rally in support of LSPU L1953 at the @OfficialOceanex docks, St. John’s. Members of the longshore union have been working without a contract for 2.5 years and earn much less than others performing the same job in other provinces. #nlpoli #canlab

[RM Kennedy @RM_Kennedy]

Yes, we have thousands and thousands of objections to the abuse of precarious workers. #canlab #onpse https://t.co/7oSHRYVoLi

[jp4opseu_JPpourSEFPO @jp4opseu]

Thank you for placing your trust in me to be @OPSEU President! I know that together we can build a bigger & more inclusive tent that engages all members and renews our union. https://t.co/jiiNMgIJnK #itstartswithus

[jp4opseu_JPpourSEFPO @jp4opseu]

Amazing nomination by Annette Bouzi, L415. With humility and pride, I accept. #jp4opseu #itstartswithus #opseu #headhandsheart https://t.co/i13C6ZtjMo

[jp4opseu_JPpourSEFPO @jp4opseu]

As we gather for Convention, I'm reflecting on where this journey will take us. #jp4opseu #itstartswithus https://t.co/07ekkhHzPG

[BUFA BrockUniversity @BUFABrock]

Full details on @BUFABrock's settlement for the science-based decision to extend #BrockU vaccine and masking mandates. #CDNPSE #ONPSE #CDNhealth #HealthAndSafety
https://t.co/m8hmkh3GqH

[College Faculty @CAATfaculty]

*CAAT-A BARGAINING ANNOUNCEMENT*

The parties have reached an agreement to enter binding interest arbitration and the strike that was scheduled to commence at 12:01 am on March 18, 2022, is called off.
This also concludes all work-to-rule strike activities.

[Javier Pardo @jpardob2]

Open letter to @CentennialPres and presidents and CEOs of @ontariocolleges @CollegesOntario in light of the recent events of a possible strike by Ontario colleges' faculty negotiating with @CECouncil. #SaveOurSemester
@CP24 @TorontoStar @krushowy @Izzy74

[OPSEU Local 562 @OPSEULocal562]

Arbitration is pretty much never a union's first choice, but we want to resolve this for all of us. Arbitration isn't a win for the union. It isn't a win for the presidents. It's a win for students. #SaveOurSemester https://t.co/5PhmtMMJzr

[Pearline 龍珠 @Pakleen22]

This fight has always been about making the student experience and the education system a better one. The college's refusal to negotiate or arbitrate is a clear indication that they don't care about students. #Bargaining4Better https://t.co/rN1Vvewyn7