Campaign – Socialist Action

Municipal Socialist Alliance Presents Candidate for Mayor of Guelph

by Socialist ActionAugust 22, 2022August 22, 2022

Danny Drew is a non-binary activist running to be mayor of Guelph. Born and raised in Oshawa, they moved to attend the University of Guelph in 2009, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Danny worked in a wide range of jobs, always encouraging co-workers to exercise their rights and push for unionization. Currently seeking to win rights for thousands of workers via reclassification, they’ve supported many striking workers on picket lines.

Alternative to Pandemic-Era Housing Crisis

by Socialist ActionAugust 18, 2022

Whether a couple is planning to settle down or a family is seeking a place to raise kids in the province, they are sure to feel the heat in the Canadian housing market. The question: 'How did we get here?' often leads to inconclusive answers and simply pointing a finger at the easiest target. The predatory nature of housing market big players means they have no interest in addressing the needs of the people. For them, housing is a commodity designed to make shareholders happy. Actually, the housing market is doing very well to meet its mandates - funneling wealth upwards.

3rd MSA Picnic at Christie Park, August 6

by Socialist ActionAugust 8, 2022

Music, food, literature and fun at the 3rd Municipal Socialist Alliance picnic at Christie Pits Park in Toronto on August 6.

MSA/SA Picnic at Christie Pits Park on July 16, 2022

by Socialist ActionJuly 18, 2022

Over 25 supporters of the Municipal Socialist Alliance gathered for food, drinks, music and stories to celebrate our struggle for a Workers Agenda at City Hall and beyond.

Municipal Socialist Alliance Convention on May 28

by Socialist ActionMay 21, 2022May 21, 2022

The Municipal Socialist Alliance (MSA) is a democratic, grassroots organization that includes union members, anti-poverty activists, tenant organizers, disability and housing justice advocates, socialists, and other progressive anti-capitalists fighting together for the following demands... The MSA, embodying the united front concept, launches its election campaign on Saturday, May 28 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time at a convention where members will democratically discuss and adopt Principles of Unity, a detailed platform and policies, and endorse candidates.

Upcoming Events

Central Committee Meeting October 10, 2022 at 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm The Central Committee is the leadership of SA/LAS elected at its convention. The CC meetings are open to all members in good standing to observe. Only CC members, and invited guests, are entitled to speak, and only CC members may vote on motions presented to the meeting.

Editorial Meeting October 12, 2022 at 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Editorial Team meeting to discuss & organize SA content production. All members welcome. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89504264423?pwd=a1BLQlU4anFQL2MvczVwMHcvbFJNUT095 pm PST / 8 pm EST

Editorial Meeting November 9, 2022 at 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Editorial Team meeting to discuss & organize SA content production. All members welcome. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89504264423?pwd=a1BLQlU4anFQL2MvczVwMHcvbFJNUT095 pm PST / 8 pm EST

Editorial Meeting December 7, 2022 at 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Editorial Team meeting to discuss & organize SA content production. All members welcome. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89504264423?pwd=a1BLQlU4anFQL2MvczVwMHcvbFJNUT095 pm PST / 8 pm EST