Archives: Popular Struggles
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Haiti on the precipice of Coronavirus
The population of 11.3 million has access to 64 ventilators and somewhere between 30 and 123 ICU beds, some malfunctioning.
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Much stronger conditions needed on federal wage subsidy program
The federal government has announced it is prepared to pay wages subsidies of up to 75 per cent of employee wages.
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Israel’s caging of Gaza is a recipe for coronavirus disaster
The pandemic’s arrival threatens to make Gaza even more unlivable under Israeli siege.
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Facing the Coronavirus-Capitalist Epidemic in Italy
By mid March Italy has become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nurses call on federal government to urgently enact COVID-19 safety
The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions is urging federal decision-makers to rapidly enact emergency measures to keep health care workers safe from COVID‑19.
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No bail out for oil and gas in response to COVID-19
We are gravely concerned about the potential for regrettable decisions to be made in such times of urgency.
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Common Statement during the Coronavirus Crisis
While the Corona pandemic has already killed thousands of people and will kill many more, Amazon warehouses continue to operate 24/7.
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Ontario government is not doing enough
More than 2400 hospital staff took part in an urgent Ontario-wide conference call focused on the impact of COVID-19 on them as they care for the sick.
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OCAP News Conference on COVID-19 Response
OCAP and SHJN call for the urgent implementation of critical measures necessary to mitigate the deadly impacts of COVID-19 on homeless people.
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Palestinians Exhibit Solidarity with Italy in Bethlehem Rally
Bethlehem is considered the epicenter of the Coronavirus in Palestine.
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COVID-19: Union Wins Paid Leave for Verizon Workers
The union representing 30,000 workers at Verizon has negotiated paid leave for union members who can’t work during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Jagmeet Singh Must Support The Right To Boycott Israel
Singh’s disavowal of BDS comes at a time when party support for non-violent protest against Israel’s policies is needed more than ever.