#082 - Danielle Danis | Striking Back: The Fight for Educational Support Staff in Alberta

Danielle Danis is currently the President of CUPE 2559 and is in the midst of an intense strike for educational support staff in Alberta. On the episode, Danielle and I discuss the tactics employed by the provincial government, the impact of political dynamics on negotiations, and the implications for inclusive education. Our conversation also highlights the frustrations of union members regarding wage stagnation and the introduction of a two-tier wage system, as well as the broader implications for workers' rights in Alberta, the best and worst-case scenario for how this looks three months from now, what other organizations who intend on planning to strike can learn from their experience, the thoughtful advice given to them by NDP leader Naheed Nenshi, and, much more. Thank you for tuning in and hope you enjoy the show! Download the Luxy App: https://www.onluxy.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqTNbyn-jjHs7e_i30XoKL8TjYHwsNZf3mszmFzGiR7IyEUU0FDJumping Bean Coffee: https://jumpingbean.ca/our-coffee/Send us a textThoughts shared on the podcast are purely our own and do not represent the views of the Anglophone South School District or the relevant jurisdictions associated with my guests.