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The Traffic Hierarchy

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 21:45; Written by editor

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A Socialist Project e-bulletin .... No. 1308 .... September 27, 2016
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The Traffic Hierarchy

One is not born a motorist, one becomes one.

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Mobility and class are deeply entangled. Not only because one's potential for mobility often has to do with one's economic position, but also because a society built on today's mobility paradigm -- automobility -- directly contributes to growing economic and social differences.

A society which puts the car on a pedestal quite obviously favours motorists. Another obvious fact is that white high-income and middle-aged men are an over-represented group among motorists. And the opposite is true among public transport users. But, a society that prioritises motoring, and looks at ever-growing mobility as an almost magical recipe for development, increases the differences between its citizens and different parts in other ways...

2016 Global Citizen Festival: Your impact

Details: Published on Thursday, 30 March 2017 20:45; Written by editor

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Hey Paov,

The 2016 Global Citizen Festival was incredible, but the very best part is the impact Global Citizens have made to help solve the world’s biggest challenges.

Click here to see what we’ve achieved together.

In the months leading up to the festival, Global Citizens took a total of 1.3 million actions to campaign on issues that led to 44 commitments and announcements worth $1.9 billion. The impact of this will reach 199 million people.

Read more: 2016 Global Citizen Festival: Your impact

ACTIVlist Update - September 26, 2016

Details: Published on Thursday, 30 March 2017 20:45; Written by editor

This daily ACTIVlist e-mail is a compilation of blog posts, media releases and action alerts from the Council of Canadians. For more information about our campaigns, how to get involved, and how to become a member, go to canadians.org. Please use this link to forward ACTIVlist to a friend and encourage them to join! Thank you for your interest and support.

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Saint John chapter tells trade committee TPP will increase drug costs, weaken food safety

The Council of Canadians Saint John chapter presented to the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade today. The committee is visiting the Atlantic provinces this week seeking input on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Tress at blockade of Alton Gas Storage project construction site

Halifax-based Council of Canadians organizer Robin Tress joined a blockade this morning of the Alton Gas...

River Interrupted

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 13:30; Written by editor

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Tell McDonald's we're #NotLovinDrift

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 13:15; Written by editor

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G20 Leaders push for short-term recovery with structural reforms – trade unions call for long-term i

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 13:00; Written by editor

Brussels, 6 September 2016 (ITUC OnLine): The G20 Summit in Hangzhou, China, endorses a pro-growth push and strengthens focus on the developing world. But G20 Leaders fail to see that a pro-demand growth trajectory, fair wage distribution and quality jobs for the future cannot be achieved with present structural reforms.

The 11th G20 Summit held in Hangzhou, China, on 4 and 5 September closed with the release of its final Communiqué and Action Plans. Despite negative interest rates, Brexit, stagnant growth in the Eurozone, with a strong chance of further monetary easing by the ECB, and fragile growth in the G20's emerging economies, the text is upbeat and focuses more on short-term structural solutions and long-term gains from innovation. "The G20 is taking a pro-growth road but leaves jobs and demand aside. Despite important outcomes of the G20 Labour Ministers Meeting in July, answers to employment gaps and persisting low wages are reduced to one out of 48 paragraphs. While the Sustainable Wage Principles are endorsed along with commitments on apprenticeships and employability, there is no decisive policy link made to G20 growth strategies, and follow-up actions are missing," said Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).

ITUC OnLine: Trade unions call on G20 leaders to boost the wage share of national income

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 13:00; Written by editor

Labour 20 Statement to the G20 Summit, China

Brussels, 05 August 2016 (ITUC OnLine): World leaders will meet for the September G20 Summit in Hangzhou China as growth in the global economy contracts and the wage share of national income continues to fall.

Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation said G20 leaders must support new principles on labour income share for income inequality agreed by G20 Labour ministers.

"A policy agenda that rebuilds strong labour market institutions to create quality jobs and reduce income inequality must be a priority for world leaders meeting in Hangzhou. 
Business as usual by governments won't work. Wages need to rise, and with public investment in infrastructure the global economy can grow," said Sharan Burrow.

		
				
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Prime Minister Trudeau: time to let U.S. Iraq War resisters stay in Canada!

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 13:00; Written by editor

A message from the War Resisters Support Campaign

Across the country, supporters of U.S. Iraq War resisters have been working hard to ensure that the Liberal government acts quickly to resolve their cases and let them stay. Your letters, emails and phone calls have had a real impact – but we aren't there yet.

The Federal Court has given the government a deadline of September 16th to indicate whether the litigation against U.S. Iraq war resisters that was initiated under Harper will continue, or whether the Liberal government will stop pursuing Harper's policies on this issue.

War resisters need your help – here are two important things you can do right now:

India: Government Should Heed Message of General Strike - ITUC OnLine

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 12:45; Written by editor

Brussels, 2 September 2016 (ITUC OnLine): The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi should heed the clear message from a huge general strike in India today, as workers across the country backed calls for a living minimum wage and decent pensions, proper enforcement of labour laws, measures to stimulate creation of formal jobs and universal social security cover. Tens of millions of workers joined the strike, including in transport, banks, public services, manufacturing and other sectors.

Brazil: Deposing of President Dilma Rousseff Will Unleash Wave of Corporate Greed - ITUC OnLine

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 12:45; Written by editor

Brussels, 1 September 2016 (ITUC OnLine): The international trade union movement is warning that a wave of corporate greed will be unleashed in Brazil following the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff by a corruption-riddled Congress. The all-male, all-white cabinet, headed by little-known former Vice-president Michel Temer, had already been drawing up plans for massive budget cuts immediately after taking the reins of power when Dilma was suspended pending the result of the Senate impeachment hearings. Fifteen of the initial 24 cabinet ministers, including Temer himself, face corruption allegations or criminal charges. Whilst in office, Dilma refused to hobble ongoing corruption investigations, including into members of her own political party.

Brazil: Interim Government set to Privatise Key Assets and Cut Social Spending - ITUC OnLine

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 11:45; Written by editor

Brussels, 26 August 2016 (ITUC OnLine): With Brazil’s Senate starting formal impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff, the interim government of Michel Temer is set to launch a huge programme of privatisations and cuts in education, health and other social programmes. Fundamental labour rights are also under attack by the government, and the country’s national trade union centres, CUT, FS, UGT /CNPL, CSB, CTB and NCST have jointly pledged to fight against plans to eviscerate the labour code. The largest of them, CUT, is leading a campaign against the impeachment of Dilma and attacks on former President Lula.

When Will the Shootings End?

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 11:00; Written by editor

The civil war in Syria and the police shootings of African Americans in the United States are very different tragedies.

But they have this in common: there seems to be no end to the killings in sight.

BREAKING: We're going to court for citizenship justice

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 08:15; Written by editor

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Egypt: Free jailed shipyard workers

Details: Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 08:15; Written by editor

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The torture hormone

Details: Published on Sunday, 25 September 2016 04:30; Written by editor

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Free Public Transit

Details: Published on Saturday, 24 September 2016 22:00; Written by editor

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Free Public Transit

Public transit lies at the intersection of several critical social struggles today. Affordable (or free) public transit is an important mechanism for redistribution, and particularly targets low income women and people of colour. A central component of public policies to address climate change must be mass expenditures on public transit to reduce reliance on private cars and fossil fuels. Mass transit also enables an increase in the density and livability of cities. And public transit that is free and available as a social right is a core demand to decommodify everyday life in opposition to endless consumerism. Transit justice is, then, a crucial aspect of social justice today, and should be a fundamental part of the political programme of progressives and socialists. The struggle for the extension of free and...

#GCFestival on your big screen

Details: Published on Thursday, 30 March 2017 20:45; Written by editor

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Hey Paov,

The Global Citizen Festival is today.

You can snag your front row seat by joining us on Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV (4th generation). There you can watch the festival live, with all your favorite hosts, artists, and activists on stage.

All you have to do is search for the brand new “Global Citizen” channel on your connected box.

After the festival, you’ll be able to watch our best videos...

Tune in NOW to watch the Global Citizen Festival

Details: Published on Thursday, 30 March 2017 20:45; Written by editor

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Dear Paov,

Today is the day!

The 2016 Global Citizen Festival featuring artists Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Demi Lovato, Major Lazer and Metallica is happening today!

We couldn’t have done this without all the actions of all of our Global Citizens. Be sure to celebrate with us by tuning into MSNBC at 3 p.m. ET to watch the entire show and exclusive backstage moments.

Our New Album We Are The Halluci Nation Is Out Now!

Details: Published on Friday, 23 September 2016 14:45; Written by editor

Hey there!

First off, thank you for all of your support! Hopefully you've been enjoying the new music and videos we've put out over the last few weeks and we hope that you're as excited as we are for the release of the new album!

This past week has been very special for us as we just released our third full length album, "We Are The Halluci Nation". We've worked so hard on this project over the past few years, it's been an eye opening experience on so many level and it is a dream to share it with everyone right now! Take a look at the track list below and if you'd like to support us, you can stream/buy the album via this link HERE. The CD is also available on our merchandise page (with instant mp3 download) and you can bundle it with some goodies. We got some new comfy shirts, tote bags, patchs and more!

ACTIVlist Update - September 23, 2016

Details: Published on Thursday, 30 March 2017 20:45; Written by editor

Take the Nestle Boycott Declaration »

Barlow launches Boycott Nestle campaign in Guelph
Council of Canadians chairperson Maude Barlow spoke to a packed hall last night in Guelph about her new book Boiling Point: Government Neglect, Corporate Abuse, and Canada’s Water Crisis and announced a new boycott campaign to stop Nestle profiting from water.

Trudeau pursues 'free trade' with China, with implications for pipelines, Indigenous rights & water protection
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