Join us at Queen’s Park on Saturday June 1st. #injuredworkersbillofrights #healthcareforall

In this week’s #FieldReport , draft #farmbill language could weaken protections from pesticide risk, a new report on reducing methane from cattle, and Maine organic farmers want to sue the EPA over PFAS.

Read the latest from Lisa Elaine Held ⬇️ buff.ly/3yE7O4v

Traditional markets are an important space to access fresh, nutritious foods. But often blamed for spreading diseases. Now there is attempt to set global food hygiene measures for these markets. Will it be a hurdle for local markets & street vendors? Read also other issue in the

Why the Health of Tens of Millions Depends on the US-Mexico Tortilla War. A trade dispute between Mexico City and Washington puts a spotlight on food sovereignty, #GMOs , #glyphosate , and the fate of Mexico’s iconic white-corn flatbread. thenation.com/article/world/…

Why do we say peasant seeds are a heritage of peoples in the service of humanity? Get to know the guidelines of our popular campaign promoted for more than 20 years by peasants from all over the world in order to defend #PeasantSeeds .

Justice served ✊ Exploitation has no place in our society. But in some case employers still don’t pay even after getting the pay order I hope employee gets his money this case Naujawan Support Network
#FairWork #SupportForeignWorkers #againstwagetheft

Rest in Power to Peter Rosenthal - a true advocate for the people.

Peter's work challenging the state inspired so many (myself included) to become lawyers. His unforgettable voice spoke truth to power without reservation, and helped achieve countless victories.

TOMORROW!
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It is unprecedented in the modern era of the relationship between the University of Toronto administration & UTFA that there has been a public threat of mass termination of association members for exercising their academic freedom.

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The Union of Agricultural Work Committees, the Palestinian La Via Campesina (Official EN) org, is calling on the United Nations and State of Palestine to declare Gaza a famine-striken area. uawc-pal.org/urgent-call-to…

More on the #GMO sweet potato that was going to end hunger in Africa, and the massive amount of misleading media coverage it received. gmwatch.org/en/millions-se…

There's some sobering reading in the Global Report on Food Crises, with few bright spots and with Gaza becoming 'the most severe food crisis in IPC history.' fsinplatform.org/grfc2024

Who speaks on behalf of Europe's varied farmers, in whose interests?

Important investigation by Lighthouse Reports finds it's 'a few people who bear little resemblance to the average farmer. They are much wealthier, sit on the boards of multiple companies & have close links with #BigAg '

Tunisia's Green Hydrogen Strategy, developed with EU backing, is a new form of colonial extractivism. Massive exports to Europe prioritise EU energy needs at the expense of Tunisia's resources and development. tni.org/en/article/gre…

I wrote about the political cowardice and bad faith attacks resulting in both Oregon and BC backing down on drug decriminalization — it’s certainly not because of evidence. My first The Globe and Mail byline: theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

As Toronto council debates whether to bring in licensing for gig workers delivering on e-bikes we thought it was important to share a letter we sent to Mayor Olivia Chow and the other councillors: 🧵 1/11 #topoli #onlab #onpoli #cycleto #biketo

With the biggest poultry company in the country backtracking and other commitments to raising healthier birds unmet, the future of eliminating antibiotics is rockier than it once seemed.

Lisa Elaine Held reports ⬇️
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Critics want ‘mature’ discussion about #glyphosate after warnings of Agriculture Canada’s deputy director are made public (see thread below). ‘There can be great reticence (by) all politicians to suggest any type of conflict with agricultural interests.’ nationalobserver.com/2024/05/23/new…

Great piece by John Oliver Last Week Tonight on the deep contradictions in US corn policies, which poorly serve farmers, rural communities & eaters too. Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) NFFC Farm Action Víctor Suárez cadwego Center for Food Safety Friends of the Earth (Action) Charles Benbrook
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