Kim Siever
@kimsiever.bsky.social
Radical left queer Mormon. Labour journalist. Disabled. ADHD. Autism. Lemon lover. He/they.
albertaworker.ca
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If a corvid likes you, it will gladly go all LET ME SING YOU THE SONG OF MY PEOPLE!!!! forever.
If a corvid hates you, it will gladly go YOU WILL LISTEN TO THE SONG OF MY PEOPLE, YOU ASSHOLE!! forever.
I find it worthwhile to remain neutral in the eyes of the choosers of the slain.
If a corvid hates you, it will gladly go YOU WILL LISTEN TO THE SONG OF MY PEOPLE, YOU ASSHOLE!! forever.
I find it worthwhile to remain neutral in the eyes of the choosers of the slain.
Fun fact: a raven is in fact a songbird.
“That bird was big, you know, it wasn't a songbird.” A strong candidate for today's most Northern news story: a raven flies into a Whitehorse grocery store.
November 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
If a corvid likes you, it will gladly go all LET ME SING YOU THE SONG OF MY PEOPLE!!!! forever.
If a corvid hates you, it will gladly go YOU WILL LISTEN TO THE SONG OF MY PEOPLE, YOU ASSHOLE!! forever.
I find it worthwhile to remain neutral in the eyes of the choosers of the slain.
If a corvid hates you, it will gladly go YOU WILL LISTEN TO THE SONG OF MY PEOPLE, YOU ASSHOLE!! forever.
I find it worthwhile to remain neutral in the eyes of the choosers of the slain.
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Canadian border officials detained for hours a 95-year-old man on his way to a conference about human rights violations against Palestinians. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Border officers detain well-known legal scholar travelling to conference on Palestine | CBC News
A prominent academic and former UN special rapporteur says he was detained by customs agents in Toronto while on his way to speak at a conference on human rights violations against Palestinians.
www.cbc.ca
November 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Canadian border officials detained for hours a 95-year-old man on his way to a conference about human rights violations against Palestinians. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Please stop using language that suggests that people with criminal records are appropriate targets for this administration's violence. One in three adults has a criminal record. Stop playing sacrifice games with fascists. Stop surrendering entire categories of people in your own mind.
November 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Please stop using language that suggests that people with criminal records are appropriate targets for this administration's violence. One in three adults has a criminal record. Stop playing sacrifice games with fascists. Stop surrendering entire categories of people in your own mind.
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“Canada’s anti-vax movement is made up almost entirely of Conservative Party voters. The CPC has a responsibility to counteract misinformation and keep their supporters informed, as their decisions will affect the health and safety of their communities.”
The Conservatives need to address the anti-vax sentiment in their party
Conservatives are the most likely to exhibit anti-vax sentiment -- by far.
cultmtl.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
“Canada’s anti-vax movement is made up almost entirely of Conservative Party voters. The CPC has a responsibility to counteract misinformation and keep their supporters informed, as their decisions will affect the health and safety of their communities.”
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"A former United Nations special rapporteur who investigated Israeli abuses against Palestinians says he was interrogated by Canadian authorities on “national security” grounds as he travelled to Canada this week to attend a Gaza-related event."
Former UN special rapporteur Richard Falk interrogated for hours in Canada
Falk, who has investigated Israeli abuses, says questioning reflects push to silence truth of Israel's war on Gaza.
www.aljazeera.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
"A former United Nations special rapporteur who investigated Israeli abuses against Palestinians says he was interrogated by Canadian authorities on “national security” grounds as he travelled to Canada this week to attend a Gaza-related event."
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November 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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HOLD ON THERE...
- Women earn 24% less than men
- POC earn 27% less than their white peers
- Over half reported are "somewhat or significantly" undercompensated
- Visuals arts, the most artistic discipline represented here, reporting the LOWEST average at $124K
😑
- Women earn 24% less than men
- POC earn 27% less than their white peers
- Over half reported are "somewhat or significantly" undercompensated
- Visuals arts, the most artistic discipline represented here, reporting the LOWEST average at $124K
😑
The average salary for games industry professionals based in the United States was $142,000 in 2025, according to a new report from GDC Festival of Gaming.
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-survey-a...
GDC Survey: Average salary for US games professionals was $142,000 in 2025
Findings reveal 33% of workers feel employers are "working to close existing pay gaps," while one-tenth report no efforts are being made
www.gamesindustry.biz
November 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
HOLD ON THERE...
- Women earn 24% less than men
- POC earn 27% less than their white peers
- Over half reported are "somewhat or significantly" undercompensated
- Visuals arts, the most artistic discipline represented here, reporting the LOWEST average at $124K
😑
- Women earn 24% less than men
- POC earn 27% less than their white peers
- Over half reported are "somewhat or significantly" undercompensated
- Visuals arts, the most artistic discipline represented here, reporting the LOWEST average at $124K
😑
The latest new story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
1,300 theatre & film workers get new contracts
Wage increases range from 4$ to 13%.
albertaworker.ca/news/1300-th...
1,300 theatre & film workers get new contracts
Wage increases range from 4$ to 13%.
albertaworker.ca/news/1300-th...
1,300 theatre & film workers get new contracts
Wage increases range from 4$ to 13%.
albertaworker.ca
November 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The latest new story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
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Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
1,300 theatre & film workers get new contracts
Wage increases range from 4$ to 13%.
albertaworker.ca/news/1300-th...
1,300 theatre & film workers get new contracts
Wage increases range from 4$ to 13%.
albertaworker.ca/news/1300-th...
1,300 theatre & film workers get new contracts
Wage increases range from 4$ to 13%.
albertaworker.ca
November 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
1,300 theatre & film workers get new contracts
Wage increases range from 4$ to 13%.
albertaworker.ca/news/1300-th...
1,300 theatre & film workers get new contracts
Wage increases range from 4$ to 13%.
albertaworker.ca/news/1300-th...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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There also a difference between a 25-year-old and a 15-year-old.
Megyn Kelly: "I know somebody very close to this case…Jeffrey Epstein, in this person's view, was not a pedophile…He was into the barely legal type, like he liked 15 year old girls…He wasn't into like 8 year olds…There's a difference between a 15 year old and a 5 year old."
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
There also a difference between a 25-year-old and a 15-year-old.
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Anyone surprised that Republicans are fleeing the motte of "pedophile" to the bailey of "ephebophile" hasn't been paying attention. Here's @djgrothe.bsky.social, who ran the James Randi Educational Foundation, defending Epstein & his rapists in exactly that way 14 y ago skepchick.org/2011/04/lawr...
November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Anyone surprised that Republicans are fleeing the motte of "pedophile" to the bailey of "ephebophile" hasn't been paying attention. Here's @djgrothe.bsky.social, who ran the James Randi Educational Foundation, defending Epstein & his rapists in exactly that way 14 y ago skepchick.org/2011/04/lawr...
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If you're a voice actor, especially new/fresh talent from an underrepresented or diverse demographic, PLEASE make sure your demo/reel is available and easily accessible! We want to hire you but have to be able to hear you first!!! 🙏
October 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
If you're a voice actor, especially new/fresh talent from an underrepresented or diverse demographic, PLEASE make sure your demo/reel is available and easily accessible! We want to hire you but have to be able to hear you first!!! 🙏
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Fellow Albertans, pharmacists and AHS staff are trying their best to find reasons to not charge you for the covid shot. Anxiety, depression and high bp all count as reasons to not charge you.
#abpoli
#abpoli
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Fellow Albertans, pharmacists and AHS staff are trying their best to find reasons to not charge you for the covid shot. Anxiety, depression and high bp all count as reasons to not charge you.
#abpoli
#abpoli
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And democrats wonder why people are abandoning that party faster than the titanic
November 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
And democrats wonder why people are abandoning that party faster than the titanic
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I’ve been curious if one of the only reasons the us has managed to not also increase emissions is by outsourcing labor.
November 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I’ve been curious if one of the only reasons the us has managed to not also increase emissions is by outsourcing labor.
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No excuse for this
Canada is the only G7 country whose greenhouse gas emissions have increased since 1990.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
How Canada Thumbs Its Nose at the Global Climate Summit | The Tyee
We used to pledge lower emissions. Now we push for higher oil production.
thetyee.ca
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
No excuse for this
The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca
November 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
Reposted by Kim Siever
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca
November 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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I had lived there for 20 years. I’m happy to now own my own home in a smaller town, but wish I hadn’t had to rush the house hunt & move. He had refused to do basic update over the years like bee carpets & blinds & then said he couldn’t recall me ever asking. Always get these things in writing.
November 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I had lived there for 20 years. I’m happy to now own my own home in a smaller town, but wish I hadn’t had to rush the house hunt & move. He had refused to do basic update over the years like bee carpets & blinds & then said he couldn’t recall me ever asking. Always get these things in writing.
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And it’s about to get far worse with Carney’s pro oligarch budget!
November 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
And it’s about to get far worse with Carney’s pro oligarch budget!
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Yep. And I don't want to like this post now that admin has offered a moderate costs of living in increase that comes at the cost of our rights, such as:
- removing the ability to appeal merit increments from our annual reports
- forcing us to cross the picket lines of other union employees
- removing the ability to appeal merit increments from our annual reports
- forcing us to cross the picket lines of other union employees
November 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Yep. And I don't want to like this post now that admin has offered a moderate costs of living in increase that comes at the cost of our rights, such as:
- removing the ability to appeal merit increments from our annual reports
- forcing us to cross the picket lines of other union employees
- removing the ability to appeal merit increments from our annual reports
- forcing us to cross the picket lines of other union employees