An essential component to any of the federal government's much-promoted nation-building programs. Now let's see secure funding across the whole spectrum of public education from early childhood through to colleges and universities. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

NYT investigates US car bloat: “About 200 to 400 pedestrians a year would not have died if vehicles had remained approximately the same size over the past quarter-century. That represents about 10 percent of the recent increase in pedestrian deaths.”

Public Service post: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

"Our results provide clear evidence that clean air zones and low emission zones can bring public health benefits.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

ICYMI: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/b92d06d...

Support people and groups impacted by racist attacks chuffed.org/project/1854...

Provincial governments are getting way too cozy with the s33 shortcut to restrict labour and other charter-protected rights. Sign this parliamentary petition to tell MPs know that fundamental rights must be treated as such. @ctffce.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social www.ctf-fce.ca/take-action/...

New special issue of @caut.bsky.social Journal,guest edited by @profsavage.bsky.social & Susan Spronk, on organizing in Canada's universities: "Organizing for power in Canada’s university sector is becoming an urgent necessity rather than a strategic choice." journal.caut.ca/index.php/ca...

I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Reverse the Loss of ECCC Severe Weather Radar Science. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/reve...

We have given you a university — if you can keep it theindependent.ca/commentary/c...

NUCAUT President Robin Whitaker speaking to a CLC resolution on precarious work, highlighting the realities of contract academic staff and “invisible job cuts” caused by public underfunding at the @canadianlabour.bsky.social's Constitutional Convention #CLC2026 #CTC2026

Dr Adelle Blackett addressing the delegates at #clc2026 on how equitable inclusion is solidarity in action.

NDP leader Avi Lewis talking to delegates at #CLC2026 about why labour needs to be at all the tables.

The ATU's John di Nino talking to delegates at @canadianlabour.bsky.social convention about why public transit is a workers' issue.

Recommended reading: @pamdowne.bsky.social on the myth that faculty are the obstacle to change. usaskfaculty.ca/wp-content/u...

"It is now time for a federal-provincial strategy on public postsecondary education: essential infrastructure in this nation-building era." CAUT President Robin Whitaker on the hollowing out of public postsecondary education: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

'The demolitions came after Israel’s minister of defence, Israel Katz, called for the destruction of “all houses” in border villages “in accordance with the model used in Rafah and Beit Hanoun in Gaza...”' www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

What do we stand to lose if Memorial continues to be starved of basic funding? Students' freedom to learn and thrive through a diverse set of pathways to life-changing and world-changing knowledge. #WeAreMUN @munfaculty.bsky.social themuse.ca/letter-fund-...

Take Action: Stop Canada Post’s Sweeping Service Cuts! Canada Post has been given the green light by the Federal Government to move forward with sweeping service cuts to the public post office. Postal workers need your support! Take Action: https://www.cupw.ca/take-action

“In every conflict, classrooms are usually the first to close and some of the last places to reopen. Every missed lesson deepens the scars of war.” “Wars have laws and children must be off limits in every conflict.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

Everyone deserves access to affordable and fulfilling public education that offers pathways to a future where we can all thrive. #WeAreMUN

We can all use some good news right now. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

"Once again the private motor vehicle is revealed as the bane of human existence..." @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social wisdom gets to the heart of the issue once again. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I just emailed Ontario Tech’s Board of Governors telling them to negotiate a fair deal for faculty. Send your letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/act-...

Evidence that positive change can happen quickly (plus, we all just need some good news today): www.theguardian.com/environment/...

'This is no longer just a human rights violation. It is truly anti-human behaviour.' www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

[email protected]: many Canadians can relate! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Canada would have been better off saying nothing. You can detest the regime in Iran without supporting chaos. www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...

Across Canada, 48% of college and university students report struggling with the cost of tuition fees. That’s almost HALF of students. Federal student grants are on the chopping block. More cuts to student supports would be DEVASTATING. Student support should be increasing, not decreasing.

Contract faculty are essential to learning at Laurier, but too often face insecure, unfair working conditions. Join me in calling on Laurier’s President & Board to negotiate a deal that improves job security, pay, & working conditions. #fairness4cf Sign: actionnetwork.org/letters/act-...

www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis... Interview with @eduinternational.bsky.social's @daveswords.bsky.social and BWI's Ambet Yuson on being blocked entry to the West Bank for solidarity activities. @caut.bsky.social

Union leaders gathered today to send a clear message to government: No more trade deals and economic decisions that leave workers behind. A strong economy is built with workers, not behind closed doors. #canlab #cdnpoli #solidarity

LUFA colleagues are strong and determined going into the third week of strike action. Let their employer @laurentianu.bsky.social know that you stand with them in their fight for a fair deal. actionnetwork.org/letters/act-...