The Alberta WorkerIn the final episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Pierre Jacques, a retired railroad worker. In probably the most emotional episode to date, we talk about Pierre leaving his hometown of Lac-Mégantic to come out west as a teenager, being homeless in British Columbia, becoming a […]
In the seventh episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Ruperetta Valentina, a Lethbridge-based concierge. In this episode, we talk about Ruperetta’s life and labour history, including navigating being trans as a teenager, having autism, and the tension between the working class and owning class. Follow Ruperetta […]
In the sixth episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Chris Rowley, a Lethbridge-based disability advocate. In this episode, we talk about Chris’s life and labour history, including the intersection of being disabled and being a member of the working class. Follow Chris Rowley Facebook: facebook.com/chris.rowley.5686 Follow […]
In the fifth episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Brett Gallaway-Johnson, a Lethbridge-based courier. In this episode, we talk about Brett’s life and labour history, including growing up on a farm, playing football, going to college, trying to become a cop, and ending up becoming self-employed […]
I was invited by the Canadian Union of Public Employees to speak at a Labour Day rally they organized at Lethbridge City Hall on 2 September 2024. Thanks to Mary Siever for recording the video, as well as for pushing me around in my wheelchair to the rally, during the subsequent march, at the free […]
In the fourth episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Connie Holczer, an Edmonton-based human resources professional. In this episode, we talk about parenting children with special needs, sexism, ageism, and ableism in the workplace, and the challenging job environment workers face. Follow Connie Holczer LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/connie-sealey-holczer-1660a0167/Instagram: […]
In the third episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Dan Pederson, a Calgary-based disability advocate, karaoke enthusiast, and an entertainment usher. In this episode, we talk about growing up in Regina, participating in competitive karaoke, working as an usher with Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, and […]
In the second episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Mary Siever, a Lethbridge-based aspiring mothering scholar. In this episode, we talk about growing up in Vancouver, working as a nanny, being a stay-at-home parent, being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, pursuing 3 degrees in her […]
In the first episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Norman Tran, an Edmonton-based general insulation and drywall sub-contractor. In this episode, we talk about growing up first-generation Vietnamese-Canadian, working in the hospitality and construction industries, and discrimination and accessibility in the workplace. Follow The Alberta Worker: […]