FROM MY MP

Never let them tell you that "you are powerless"

Tansi Friend, Never let them tell you that “you are powerless”. Don't let them take away your hope. In the age of greed we can unite, fight for better wages, fight for our future and fight for a good life for all of us.  That's exactly what many workers in Alberta are showing us right now! And why I've been proud to be out on the picket lines right here in Edmonton Griesbach supporting members of CUPE Local 3550. These workers are fighting for living wages, stronger public education and a better future for our children! I will proudly be joining their Day of Action tomorrow. I invite you to join me at the rally, or to stop by a picket line when you're able. And it's not just education workers speaking up, Alberta nurses are also having a province wide Day of Action this week, on Saturday. They are gathering to say enough is enough. To say it's time for respect. To say we need to put strong public health care ahead of the profits of a few! New Democrats are proudly the party of working people. While Conservative politicians choose the side of big corporations and wealthy CEOs, every single time, you know that I will always show up and that I will always side with working Albertans, .  But it takes all of us. I encourage you to join me as we stand up for education workers, health care workers and our public services this week. You can find details of the events and pickets below. Together we can build power. Together we will build a better city, province and country for us all.  Solidarity my friends, Blake  Join us tomorrow at the CUPE 3550 Day of Action rally. Edmonton Public School Workers represented by CUPE Local 3550 have been on the picket line since January 13, 2025. Now, they're asking you to join them for a Rally at the Centre for Education on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. WHEN: Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Centre for Education, 1 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 4G9. Wear purple, bring your signs, and make sure to dress for the weather!   Can't make it tomorrow? Join one of their picket lines another day! Picket Line Schedule: Locations:  M.E. Lazerte (6804 144 Ave NW) Ross Shepard (13546 111 Ave NW) Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack (2410 17 St NW) Picket Times: 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Nurses Day of Action Not in Edmonton? There are Day of Action events happening across the province. You can find the most current list here: https://www.una.ca/1610/day-of-action-and-call-for-respect-on-january-25