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27
Apr
2012

Conference announcement: Switching up the neoliberal agenda by switching onto social change

Conference announcement
April 24, 2012

Toronto, ON—Amidst the engulfing impacts of the economic crisis on workers’ lives, a national conference aims to spark up vital discussions towards generating a wave of resistance for genuine social change. The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC), its member organizations and allies invite all …

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27
Apr
2012

Progressive Filipino Canadian workers organization announces new National Council

National Statement
April 26, 2012

SIKLAB Canada, a progressive Filipino Canadian workers organization, announces its new national council for the year 2012. The council members include Cora Cadiz, National Chairperson; Yolyn Valenzuela, National Vice-Chairperson (East); Arlene Oropel, National Vice-Chairperson (West); and Bryan Taguba, Secretary General. Since October 2005, SIKLAB Canada …

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17
Apr
2012

The “Maleta Project” to be featured at the 27th Annual Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts

For immediate release
April 17, 2012

Toronto, ON—Once again, witness the Filipino Canadian community’s histories and experiences unfold as the “Maleta [Suitcase] Project” becomes featured at the 27th annual Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts. Titled “Workers: Makers of History,” this exhibition brings to the fore the struggles …

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17
Apr
2012

Standing in solidarity against strategies of corporate slashing: progressive Filipino Canadians support campus food service workers

For immediate release
April1 17, 2012

Toronto, ON—The progressive Filipino Canadian community, alongside the member organizations of the Magkaisa Centre, sends its militant greetings and solidarity with the hundreds of campus food service workers across Toronto demanding their entitlement in calling for new work contracts that allow for better wages …

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10
Apr
2012

Registration now open for upcoming conference “Workers’ Struggles Amidst Neoliberal Globalization”

Toronto, ON—The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) and its allies welcome and invite all to participate in “Workers’ Struggles Amidst Neoliberal Globalization,” a North American conference which will be held on August 11th – 12th at the United Steel Workers Hall in Toronto. The conference aims to put forth …

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4
Apr
2012

Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance–Ontario to speak at the Diamonds in the Rough youth forum

Objectives:

  1. Address the unique struggles and challenges of East and Southeast Asian youths
  2. Exchange and develop ideas on youth development between different ethnic groups and community sectors
  3. Explore methods and community resources to nurture youth’s potential

 

Panel:
Youth representatives from Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese community, community leaders from education, economy, …

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