January 12, 2021 • John Riddell Parliaments and elections are no guarantee of democratic rights and fair treatment for working people. Capitalist forces displeased with an electoral outcome are all too likely to take direct action to impose their will,…
Read More How Socialists Resist Rightist Coups: Lessons from the Early Communist International
Thursday, January 21, 7 p.m. Is Basic Income the Solution? featuring John Clarke, co-founder of the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, with discussants Karen Hana in Toronto and Gary Porter in British Columbia. Link: https://youtu.be/1aH7kT4F8jk Enjoy Socialist Action Webcasts every week!You can…
By Daniel Tarade As the worst pandemic of the past century continues into another calendar year, I reflect on the lessons I learned. I previously highlighted how the profit motive not only fostered the conditions for new pandemic strains to…
For 300 nights we’ve come together. For 300 nights, no matter the weather. While pandemic rages around us all, “Hail front line workers” remains our call. The builders, the cleaners, the garbage collectors, The drivers, the farmers, the nursing home…
Dear comrades and friends,You are invited to the Toronto Region Socialist Action Ward 22 election Zoom, starting at 9 p.m. EST tonight.Just click on the link below. It will be an informal gathering (bring your own snacks) to conclude the…
Read More Toronto Region Socialist Action Ward 22 election Zoom
Thursday, January 14, 7 p.m. COVID-19: The End Game? Featuring Daniel Tarade, an SA leader at U of Toronto, with physician Robbie Mahood in Montreal, and Roisin O'Brien, a Health Care Aide and CUPE activist in B.C. Watch here: https://youtu.be/GhLxJ4DhPkE…
This interview is with Service Employees International Union Local 2 strike leader, Sylvia Waldron, a long-time employee of Tropicana Community Services in Scarborough where over 50 workers were on strike for seven weeks. It was conducted by Socialist Action newspaper…
Read More This Fight was … about Getting our First Agreement
Supporters of Ward 22 Socialist Action Candidate Corey David insist that formerly homeless folks have a right to vote https://youtu.be/CkQUYW9LWeM A rally and voters' clinic was held at the entrance of 2035 Kennedy Road (Kennedy and Hwy. 401) in Scarborough,…
Read More Socialist Action organizes Rally and Voters’ clinic for former homeless in Ward 22.
Tuesday, January 12, 7 p.m. EST, 4 p.m. PT This webcast is hosted by Montreal LAS/SA: “The Weaponization of Anti-Semitism”, featuring Bruce Katz, co-founder of Palestinian and Jewish Unity (PAJU) in Montreal. Watch here: https://youtu.be/y3Ld3BmLX5M Enjoy Socialist Action Webcasts every…
Thursday, January 7, 7 p.m. EST, 4 p.m. PT Why India’s Farmers are in Revolt. Presentation by Garv Taneja, a Socialist Action member at York University, plus discussants Panchali Kar, a gender rights activist in India, Navi Aujla, a member of…
https://youtu.be/5bxOxrHM9U4 https://youtu.be/2cvZBeTSssQ Socialists demand Nationalization of Long Term Care companies Dozens gathered for a loud protest and news conference held at Tendercare Living Centre, at McNicoll and Victoria Park Avenues in Scarborough, on Saturday, January 2. Over 50 residents have…
Now that annus horribilis 2020 is consigned to the rear-view mirror, it is time to welcome the many workers, especially those so young, who are joining the revolutionary socialist movement. The aim of this New Year’s Fund Appeal is to…
by Barry Weisleder It is a pleasure to participate in this discussion tonight with author Hadas Thier. I am a political organizer, a history teacher, and a writer -- not an economist. Still, I hope to contribute something useful. I…
Webcast hosted by our Montreal branch onTuesday, December 22 at 7 p.m.Titled“Capitalism vs Life on Earth”, it features Ian Angus, editor of the website Climate and Capitalism.Link for Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84374038068?pwd=cEExYjQ3UWZXaWgvZHdkdWFaNXFQdz09Enjoy Socialist Action Webcasts every week!You can watch and listen to…
by Barry Weisleder, co-chair of the NDP Socialist Caucus The decision by the New Democratic Party leadership to host an online federal convention in April 2021 may be a step forward. It depends very much on how delegates are chosen,…
https://youtu.be/1axSFE_fUmE Socialist Action candidate for Scarborough Agincourt (Ward 22) Corey David and Federal Secretary Barry Weisleder speak in solidarity with Tropicana workers in Scarborough on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Participants rallied in front of Minister Ahmed Hussen’s office to demand…
Read More Solidarity with Tropicana Workers!!! No Federal Funds for Union Busters!
Socialist Action joins Toronto demonstration in solidarity with India's farmers on Saturday, December 12, 2020. The demonstrators marched from Yonge-Dundas to the Indian consulate.
Watch footage which was broadcast on OMNI News here: https://youtu.be/E-7lEHbX3Ag
Thursday, December 17, 7 p.m. Eastern Time A People’s Guide to Capitalism – with Hadas Thier, New York-based author of the popular book, sub-titled An Introduction to Marxist Economics. She will be joined by discussant Barry Weisleder, union organizer, writer, editor, and federal secretary…
