Tag: Fred Hahn

Folk-Dawson Acclaimed as First Guelph Candidate for Next Federal Election

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Long time local labour activist Janice Folk-Dawson was acclaimed as a federal election candidate by the NDP riding association at a nomination meeting on Friday night at the Guelph Youth Music Centre. The president of CUPE local 1334 and executive vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Labour is making a play to fill the new and open seat in Guelph, and getting ahead of the other area parties to do it. Continue reading “Folk-Dawson Acclaimed as First Guelph Candidate for Next Federal Election” →

GUELPH POLITICAST #370 – The Day of Mourning Show

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If it’s the end of April, then it’s time for the Workers’ Day of Mourning. For 40 years, workers across the country have stopped to remember those who lost their lives on the job and to inspire workers to fight to prevent further tragedies. It’s widely considered a rare opportunity to make a point that only sometimes penetrates our common narrative: Are all workplaces as healthy and safe as they could be, and are they equally safe for everyone? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #370 – The Day of Mourning Show” →