Socialist Action walks in solidarity with striking Pearson International Airport workers

Teamsters Local 419 represents 700 workers employed by Swissport, a multinational company subcontracted to handle baggage for several airlines at Toronto's Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The workers have been on strike since July 27. Their demands are:  wage increases that…

United for Palestine Rally Videos

Socialist Action at the rally hosted by United for Palestine across from the Israeli consulate, in Toronto!  Videos from July 29, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEpqv1P9I6I&feature=youtu.be   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq2WBqccnug&feature=youtu.be   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZeod3n3QdE&feature=youtu.be   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn8c-IigDUk&feature=youtu.be   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeKaNi5P2JI&feature=youtu.be   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D69mlMZm0nU&feature=youtu.be   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faPb4UYtQjo&feature=youtu.be   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOkfHhD-QkM&feature=youtu.be

Big Biz comes out ahead in Toronto city election

Chow snatches defeat from the jaws of victory by Barry Weisleder Big business scored a big win in the October 28 Toronto municipal election. While voters rejected the mayoral bid of ultra-conservative, bully-Councillor Doug Ford, they put Bay Street big…

Inquiry Puts Ontario Premier Wynne on Trial

by Malu Baumgarten Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne ended 2013 nearly tied in popularity with her main opponent on the left, New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath, according to a recent Abacus Data Poll. But 2014 may be the year when…