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Another amazing day!

I have been staring at my computer screen, trying to figure out how to describe the amazing day we had, and how to express my feelings about...

Every day, more and more members are coming out on the line! At least 250 people were at Thursday's morning rally and lunch-time barbecu...

Here are some highlights of the incredible support our strike action is generating: 1 - A customer called this morning. "Good morning, ...

We had another great turnout on Tuesday. When I arrived at 8:30 AM, there were already 100 people making noise at our favourite corner, and ...

About 200 of us were on the picket lines today. Despite the blazing temperatures, our spirits were high. We waved our signs and our flags, s...

Yesterday, the members of CUPE Local 1989, Mississauga Library Workers Union , voted overwhelmingly to strike. Amid massive turnout in three...

What it takes to be an effective activist: 1. Hopefulness 2. Persistence, perseverance 3. Reliability 4. Enjoyment of teamwork 5. Willingnes...

From the I Have Too Much Going On, Systems Are Breaking Down department, this year's  we move to canada awards omitted a big chunk of v...

A few weeks ago,  I blogged about  watching "How I Met Your Mother," a show that has been a huge surprise to me. At the time, I th...

Now here's an interesting calendar of events. June 27-29: The Negotiating Committee for CUPE Local 1989, Mississauga Library Workers Uni...

I'm posting my annual movie awards later and later every year. I'm also watching fewer movies, because I'm watching more TV show...

Apparently I have been alive on this planet for 55 years. That seems completely impossible. Yet there it is. As always on my birthday, I fee...

Tala's stitches were removed last week, and we got the full biopsy results: clean margins all around. The surgeon says she does not expe...

Revolutionary thought of the day, from a revolutionary American. Why should they ask me to put on a uniform and go ten thousand miles from h...

Visibly anxious and upset customer: Can you please help me? Something is wrong with this computer! I go over to take a look. The public comp...

The world lost two great fighters for peace and justice this past week. Daniel Berrigan was a lifelong peace activist, a man who was ready ...

Tala is doing great! Of course she was exhausted and a bit wobbly when she came home, but now she's well rested and back to herself. And...

Short version: Tala has had surgery and has a very good chance of remaining cancer-free. Whoo-hoo! It's been a crazy couple of days. Mon...