Reposted by Ari VangeestHalifax Examiner @halifaxexaminer.ca · 10/09/2026Opposition hammers Nova Scotia government over housing issues By @dartjenhen.bsky.socialhalifaxexaminer.caOpposition hammers Nova Scotia government over housing issues - Halifax Examiner“Nova Scotians have been patient. They’ve given the Houston government five years to move the needle on housing," NDP Leader Claudia Chender said. 086
Reposted by Ari VangeestMore Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 25/08/2026BREAKING: The union of Starbucks workers is officially calling for a boycott of the chain. @sbworkersunited.org has over 12,000 unionized baristas, and they're calling on customers to stop visiting Starbucks until they get a fair union contract. 9052052614
Reposted by Ari VangeestConfederation of Canadian Unions @cofcunions.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Every June, communities across Canada and around the world celebrate #2SLGBTQI+ #Pride Month. For the @cofcunions.bsky.social (CCU), Pride is not just a time for celebrations. It is an opportunity to reaffirm our foundational commitment to equity and fairness for everyone. ccu-csc.ca/confederatio... 021
Ari Vangeest @arivangeest.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Annapolis Valley cuts 45% of its library branches due to a lack of Nova Scotia government funding @labourstartcane.bsky.social @cofcunions.bsky.social nsupe.ca/nsupe-shocke...nsupe.caOutrage Over Annapolis Valley Library Closures: ACommunity CrisisThe closure of five libraries in the Annapolis Valley raises concerns over essential community services. Take action to support public libraries! 002
Reposted by Ari VangeestAvi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 29/05/20263/ We need to help Cuba right now, even if it bothers Trump: Canada should send immediate humanitarian fuel aid, in as much quantity as we can quickly assemble. And we should be speaking out loudly on the international stage: US military action against Cuba is absolutely unacceptable! 5732169
Reposted by Ari VangeestHalifax Examiner @halifaxexaminer.ca · 25/05/2026Avi Lewis speaks to Halifax audience reported by Jennifer Henderson @dartjenhen.bsky.socialhalifaxexaminer.caAvi Lewis speaks to Halifax audience - Halifax ExaminerThe New Democratic Party’s annual general meeting in Halifax attracted close to 200 delegates who stayed until Sunday morning to hear from Avi Lewis, the leader of the federal NDP elected just two mon... 0154
Reposted by Ari VangeestThe Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 24/05/2026BREAKING: Federal officials have subpoenaed Hasan Piker and CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin over an aid mission to Cuba involving medicine and medical equipment. Trump's fascist regime targeting his political enemies happening right now 32629147
Reposted by Ari VangeestDemocracy Now! @democracynow.org · 28/04/2026Can Canada find a way to "Trump-proof" its economy?democracynow.orgAvi Lewis, New Socialist Leader of Canada’s NDP: “Life Just Doesn’t Have to Be So Grindingly Unfair”As Democracy Now! broadcasts from Toronto, we speak with Avi Lewis, the new head of Canada’s progressive New Democratic Party. Lewis was elected leader in a landslide last month, winning over party me... 38131
Ari Vangeest @arivangeest.bsky.social · 17/04/2026It was an honour to help these workers unionize with NSUPE. If you want to join the fight in Nova Scotia, please reach out #NSpoli #NSlab @labourstartcane.bsky.social 020
Reposted by Ari VangeestHalifax Examiner @halifaxexaminer.ca · 17/04/2026Cumberland Public Libraries staff vote to unionize as Nova Scotia fails to fund branches reported by Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.socialhalifaxexaminer.caCumberland Public Libraries staff vote to unionize as Nova Scotia fails to fund branches - Halifax ExaminerLibrary staff to start organizing bargaining committee on Monday, April 20. 0166
Reposted by Ari VangeestHalifax Examiner @halifaxexaminer.ca · 14/04/2026Here’s why we should have a basic income for artists program Morning File by @timbousquet.bsky.socialhalifaxexaminer.caHere's why we should have a basic income for artists program - Halifax ExaminerWe should do anything we can to revalue what it is to be human, and that starts with the arts. 25830
Ari Vangeest @arivangeest.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Library workers vote unanimously to join NSUPE and join the larger fight against cuts in Nova Scotia @labourstartcane.bsky.social @novascotiandp.bsky.social #NSLabour #NovaScotia www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caCumberland library workers vote unanimously to unionize | CBC NewsEmployees at Cumberland Public Libraries have voted unanimously in favour of unionizing. 121
Reposted by Ari VangeestThe Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Why are they allowed in Canada? 1731443
Reposted by Ari VangeestConfederation of Canadian Unions @cofcunions.bsky.social · 19/03/2026The Nova Scotia Union of Public and Private Employees (NSUPE) and the @cofcunions.bsky.social have initiated a campaign to save public libraries in Nova Scotia. That’s why were asking everyone to sign the petition from the #CCU website at ccu-csc.ca/sign-the-onl... #saveourlibraries #socialservices 043
Reposted by Ari VangeestTrades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 17/03/2026This is how to protest. 11480141
Reposted by Ari VangeestConfederation of Canadian Unions @cofcunions.bsky.social · 13/03/2026@cofcunions.bsky.social writes to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston about lack of funding to Public Libraries: "On behalf of the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU), I am writing to express our opposition to the continued erosion of public library funding in Nova Scotia." ccu-csc.ca/ccu-addresse... 011
Reposted by Ari VangeestParis Marx @parismarx.com · 25/02/2026Good they’re doing it, but feels like far too little to help a people being crushed by the United States simply because it doesn’t like their government.cbc.caOttawa announces $8M to Cuba amid growing humanitarian crisis | CBC NewsGlobal Affairs Canada has announced $8 million in funding for Cuba as the country grapples with U.S. President Donald Trump's oil blockade. 110415
Ari Vangeest @arivangeest.bsky.social · 11/02/2026We don’t have the infrastructure for people who rent. Is my landlord going to install the necessary equipment for an EV? EVs are nice for people who can plug in the car in their garage, but not for people who have to park in the street or buildings that aren’t equipped for it. 000
Reposted by Ari VangeestLabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 29/01/2026GLOBAL: Ubisoft's problems deepen as unions call international strike over job cuts and return-to-office mandate www.techspot.com/news/111117-...techspot.comUbisoft's problems deepen as unions call international strike over job cuts and return-to-office mandateUbisoft announced last week that it will restructure its internal operations in the coming months, refocusing its strategy around open-world games, live-service titles, and player-facing generative AI... 055
Reposted by Ari VangeestAvi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 28/01/2026Have you heard? Today is the last day to buy an NDP membership to vote in the leadership race. Now go tell your friends. And your friends' friends. And your co-worker's roommate's pickleball club. And everyone in between! Join by midnight tonight. Let's get this done: avilewis.link/join 76135
Reposted by Ari VangeestKat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 25/01/2026All the anti-war and anti-occupation protestors were right. All the far leftists were right. All the “woke scolds” and your friend who’s “too woke” were right. They were somehow even more right than they may have realized at the time. But really, it was always obvious they were right. 10585912123
Reposted by Ari VangeestNaomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 21/01/2026🧵Canadian friends: if you want to vote for the next leader of the NDP, you have *just one week left* to buy a (cheap) party membership. After that, there will be a big English debate and lots of media coverage, but it will be too late to have a say. Only members can vote for leader. link below:act.lewisforleader.caJoin the NDP to Vote for AviBecome a member of the NDP! Members can vote in the party's leadership race to elect a new leader. 1016759
Reposted by Ari VangeestAvi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 20/01/2026We can't build power by only asking for votes at election time. We need to be organizing in our communities 365 days a year. That means turning every one of our 343 riding associations across the country into hubs for community organizing and mutual aid. Join our movement: avilewis.link/join 47415
Reposted by Ari VangeestC.M. Lewis 🦬⚔️ @thehousered.bsky.social · 16/01/2026every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s 4593042811242
Reposted by Ari VangeestSenator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 08/01/2026In 2024, I rose in Senate QP to ask why the Govt of Canada was still using X for official communications. Today, they are still there. What exactly will it take to break the spell? 581040380
Ari Vangeest @arivangeest.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Sending a small message to Ubisoft. Only 1 star for union busting. 010
Reposted by Ari VangeestCWA Canada, The Media Union @cwacanada1.bsky.social · 07/01/2026CWA Canada is shocked and disappointed at this outrageous damaging decision by Ubisoft. We are speaking with legal counsel, and we will do everything possible to fight this. We will have a full statement after we have consulted with our Ubisoft members.gamesindustry.bizUbisoft shuttering freshly-unionised Halifax studio, 71 jobs affectedThe studio is the latest to be hit by the company's ongoing cutbacks. 13424
Reposted by Ari VangeestBroadbent Institute @broadbent.bsky.social · 07/01/2026The Colombian Oilworker’s Plan is a bold strategy for a worker-led public pathway to transition off fossil fuels, with vital lessons for the Canadian labour and climate movements. Colombian oil worker unions are at the forefront of this strategy. 🔗 perspectivesjournal.ca/colombia-just-transition/perspectivesjournal.caClass & Climate: Colombia’s Just Transition with Lala Peñaranda and Matt Kirkegaard | Perspectives JournalColombian oil workers and la Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) are leading the charge for a just transition. Here's what Canada can learn from their worker-led climate plan. 032
Reposted by Ari VangeestLuke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 06/01/2026Mark Carney did not join NATO allies in signing this joint statement reaffirming the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland: 54295131
Reposted by Ari VangeestAvi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 03/01/2026The US has attacked a country, kidnapped its head of state, and is seizing its oil. Trump has invoked the Monroe Doctrine. This is a moment for Canada to stand up: condemn this act of imperialism. Reject impunity and the politics of brute force. 461407338
Reposted by Ari VangeestLuke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · 22/12/2025This was a really good talk between @kimkelly.bsky.social and @ericblanc.bsky.social about his book We Are the Union: How Worker-to-Worker Organizing is Revitalizing Labor and Winning Big. www.welcometohellworld.com/the-process-... 1428
Reposted by Ari VangeestThe Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Studio id is UNIONIZING! LET'S GOOOOOOOOO aftermath.site/id-software-...aftermath.siteDoom Studio id Software Unionizes To Secure AI Protections, Benefits: ‘We See The Direction The Industry Is Headed’"People decided that it was time that we took our future into our own hands" 330161
Reposted by Ari VangeestThe Meggles Art @megglesart.bsky.social · 12/12/2025I honestly think any game that involves AI Generation should be excluded from Game Awards. Its disrespectful. 7637182
Reposted by Ari VangeestMarcus Riedner 🇨🇦 @daraddishman.bsky.social · 12/12/2025A high speed train between YYC and YEG airports would reduce travel time and load on the QE2. Imagine, going from city to city in 60 minutes, including a 15 minute stop in Red Deer. Likely a $10.5 billion project (less than 20% of a pipeline) and it would be an amazing benefit to the economy. Alas. 2203
Reposted by Ari VangeestMoveUP @moveuptogether.bsky.social · 09/12/2025MoveUP is proud to welcome the member-owner-workers at CanTrust Hosting Co-op to our union family! #bclab 011
Reposted by Ari VangeestUnifor @unifor.org · 28/11/2025Forming a union is one of the best ways to #MakeAmazonPay. This week Unifor member organisers are out signing cards at facilities across B.C.'s Lower Mainland. 075
Reposted by Ari VangeestFrancis Wilkinson @franciswilkinson.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Radical jihadist communism actually began in Iowa City. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...nytimes.comIowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air. 430188
Reposted by Ari VangeestStarbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 13/11/2025As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history. Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX 2141559012
Reposted by Ari VangeestThe Tyee @thetyee.ca · 06/11/2025@djclimenhaga.bsky.social: It sure sounds as if Premier Smith’s UCP will soon rip a page from the book of Depression-era Social Credit premier William Aberhart and repeal the province’s recall legislation as soon as possible, now that it’s being used against UCP MLAs. #abpolithetyee.caWill Alberta Kill Recall Laws Now That UCP MLAs Are at Risk? | The TyeeLegislation stripping teachers of their Charter rights has brought new challenges to the Smith government. 910656
Reposted by Ari VangeestThe Tyee @thetyee.ca · 24/10/2025Spurred on by local supporters and backed by their union, four laid-off journalists established a workers’ non-profit co-op to create a new community-focused publication. Freshet News launched its website and weekly newsletter last week. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...thetyee.caIs Print the Future of Local News? This Co-Op Thinks So | The TyeeFreshet News, owned by workers, has launched to cover Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities. 213945
Reposted by Ari VangeestJonathan Goldsbie @goldsbie.bsky.social · 23/10/2025In particular, they want leases to no longer necessarily remain in effect indefinitely, so that landlords have more options for creating tenant turnover. Current situation in left-hand column, proposal on the right: 2117981
Reposted by Ari VangeestThe Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 22/10/2025Ford blames Jays playoff ticket gouging on asshole premier who scrapped Ticketmaster law in 2019thebeaverton.comFord blames Jays playoff ticket gouging on asshole premier who scrapped Ticketmaster law in 2019QUEEN’S PARK - After resale tickets to the Blue Jays’ World Series immediately skyrocketed into the thousands of dollars, Ontario Premier Doug Ford held a press conference to place the blame solely on... 231094359
Ari Vangeest @arivangeest.bsky.social · 02/10/2025I think everyone has a different understanding of what "purity tests" are so unless they define what that term means, there will be conflict. @heathermcpherson.bsky.social what is meant by purity test in this regard? Every party has to have a line somewhere, where should the NDP draw that line? 220
Ari Vangeest @arivangeest.bsky.social · 30/09/2025I'm not sure how you can blame the party holding zero power right now for a shutdown, but I know that my republican family don't listen to facts. 020
Ari Vangeest @arivangeest.bsky.social · 29/09/2025That episode of Dr. Who was a warning, not a guide. 010
Reposted by Ari VangeestDavid Doel @daviddoel.bsky.social · 26/09/20256 days ago Liberal MP Vince Gasparro smeared and ‘banned’ Kneecap from Canada (forcing them to cancel tour dates) just 3 days after meeting with an Israeli lobby group, using this bogus terrorism charge as reasoning. Seems a public apology is in order. 18623
Ari Vangeest @arivangeest.bsky.social · 24/09/2025This plus 68% and they think they’re still the best fit to lead the party? 010
Reposted by Ari VangeestAvi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 19/09/2025Canada's true crisis is the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy. I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together. We need a government that serves the many, not the money. Join in. lewisforleader.ca/ youtu.be/IVy99oiYszYyoutu.beWhy I’m running for NDP leaderYouTube video by Avi Lewis 62549203
