Canadian Labour International Film Festival – Edmonton Screening

November 18, 2024 at
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM MST
Ironworkers 720 Hall 10512 122 St NW Edmonton, AB T5N 1M6

Join us for our hybrid screenings of four films selected by the Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF) we have selected films that matter to Edmontonians and we hope to see you there and that you invite your friends, family, and neighbours as well. Please RSVP so we can have an idea of how much food to provide or if you plan on attending virtually.

CHAOS & CONTROL: examines schemes used by employers using the temporary foreign worker program in New Brunswick, Canada.

PERMIT GARDEN: A dreamlike parable about immigration, Permit Garden follows a nameless child as they toil to gain exit from the Garden. But as time goes on, they wonder if escape is even possible.

HAVING A SAY AT YOUR JOB: Why Workers’ Voice Builds Better Workplaces, Better Economy, Better Lives. Labour economist Jim Stanford takes viewers on an animated tour of a workplace where workers have a strong collective voice: that is, the ability to speak out, be heard, and make change. The video illuminates key findings from economic research: namely, when workers have a strong ‘say’ at work, workplaces are safer, more productive, and fairer, and workers’ lives are better.

BARGAINING FORWARD: This bilingual (English and French) documentary showcases the unity and resilience of 22,000 public sector workers in New Brunswick, Canada, as they strike against wage suppression. It explores strategic mobilization and collective bargaining efforts by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, culminating in a province-wide movement that successfully challenges austerity and sparks labour action across Canada. Produced by the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

The screening will be followed by our November General Membership meeting so please feel free to stick around as our guest and see how the Edmonton & District Labour Council (EDLC) is works and the initiatives we are involved in.

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