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Political news with a worker focus. We also do a weekly summer podcast focused on telling worker stories.

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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Calgary care home workers insist on 12% raise albertaworker.ca/news/calgar…
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How can I be radical left, queer, and Mormon?

How can I be radical left, queer, and Mormon?

I am asked how I can belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a radical leftist or even as a queer person. This long post attempts to answer that question.

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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Factory workers file for unionzation albertaworker.ca/news/factor…
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Kim Siever@kim_sieverOct 28
My latest YouTube video: What is fascism? youtube.com/watch?v=qFEDIous…
What is fascism?

What is fascism?

The word seems to be thrown around a lot lately, but what does it m...

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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Edmonton warehouse workers reject employer’s offer albertaworker.ca/news/edmont…
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Kim Siever@kim_sieverOct 28
Is your union or organization looking for a speaker at your event? I have been a guest speaker, panelist, and commentator at various events over the last 13 years. I can be at yours, too. albertaworker.ca/speaking/
Where is Kim Siever speaking?

Where is Kim Siever speaking?

Contact me at [email protected] or on Twitter for speaking opportunities. Upcoming No speaking engagements scheduled at the moment. Past “Labour rights, worker advocacy, and the current lan…

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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Calgary care home cancels mediation albertaworker.ca/news/calgar…
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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Edmonton dairy workers to vote on new contract albertaworker.ca/news/edmont…
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How capitalism creates oppression

How capitalism creates oppression

Capitalism is inherently oppressive. It’s built on the concept of hierarchy.

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Today’s news story from @kim_siever 120,000 federal workers to vote on whether to go on strike albertaworker.ca/news/120000…
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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Dairy workers ask for 20% raise albertaworker.ca/news/dairy-…
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For as little as $1 per month, you can support independent labour journalism in Alberta. The Alberta Worker relies entirely on the paid support of its readers. You can help. albertaworker.ca/support
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Last month, 152 readers of The Alberta Worker send in over $1,800 to support independent labour journalism in Alberta. So far in 2026, The Alberta Worker has received $19,796 in support. With your help, that number could pass $20,000. albertaworker.ca/support
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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Paramedics get 12% raise in new contract albertaworker.ca/news/parame…
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treat your employees better and this would not happen
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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Red Lobster workers want $22.30 minimum wage albertaworker.ca/news/red-lo…
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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Red Deer care home workers propose 10% raise albertaworker.ca/news/red-de…
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Kim Siever@kim_sieverOct 16
My latest political illustration
Black and white illustration. Danielle Smith standing on the left side, holding 2 large bags of cash above a sea of political signs. On the right is a hospital emergency department overwhelmed by ambulances. Neon green background.

ALT Black and white illustration. Danielle Smith standing on the left side, holding 2 large bags of cash above a sea of political signs. On the right is a hospital emergency department overwhelmed by ambulances. Neon green background.

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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Edmonton care workers move to mediation albertaworker.ca/news/edmont…
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Today’s news story from @kim_siever Edmonton care home proposes wage freezes albertaworker.ca/news/edmont…
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#Calgary care home accused of unionbusting. #Alberta Union of Provincial Employees #AUPE filed application on behalf of workers employed with Carewest, largest public care provider in Calgary. albertaworker.ca/news/calgar…
Calgary care home accused of unionbusting

Calgary care home accused of unionbusting

According to the union, Carewest wants to lay off unionized workers and make them apply for their own positions, which are being transferred to a new location.

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