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Billionaires are an economic drain on society

If you’re tired of living paycheque to paycheque and never being able to get ahead, make sure you blame the right people.

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The presentation I gave at the Parkland Institute conference

I was asked to speak about the state of public sector bargaining in Alberta.

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Opinion

Trans people have existed for thousands of years

Some people think that being transgender is a trend that began in the United States and was forced on the rest of the world.

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My speech at the Trans Lives Under Attack rally

Hey, fellow workers. My name is Kim Siever. My pronouns are he/they. I am honoured to have been asked to speak to you today. I am the president of OUTreach Southern Alberta Society, a local charity focused on advocacy, education, and support for and on behalf of the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community. I should note that […]

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My presentation to PSAC Prairies Region

I was asked to speak on the importance of worker-centred news.

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Community, not greed, is human nature

Some people claim that greed is human nature, which allows them to frame capitalism as natural. It’s wrong though.

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Collectivize, not unionize, should be our motto

Unions can only get us so far when we’re in hierarchal, undemocratic workplaces.

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My speech from the 2024 Lethbridge Labour Day Rally

I was invited to be one of the speakers that Labour Day Rally held at the Lethbridge City Hall this year.

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Opinion

Discrimination is a labour issue

Sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and other forms of discrimination aren’t just social issues. They’re also labour issues.

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How consumer debt keeps worker wages low

Consumer debt options, such as credit cards and loans, offer immediate relief but contribute to wage stagnation and a cycle of dependence, requiring a multifaceted solution.

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