| Precarious Workers: Exploitation and Fightback Monday, February 23, 2026, 7-8:30 pm Includes free streaming of IN SEARCH OF PROFESSOR PRECARIOUS The Alberta Labour History Institute invites you to participate in a free webinar to shine a spotlight on the ever-expanding number of precarious workers – workers whose jobs are insecure and unstable “gigs.” Almost invisible in labour law, these workers lack basic social protections and pathways to stable, secure lives. How can we organize to ensure that all working people lead lives of dignity and security? SPEAKERS Jason Foster, Labour relations professor, Athabasca University, author of Gigs, Hustles and Temps, Director of Parkland Institute Linda Mariani, Executive advisor to president of UFCW Local 401, and Northern Director Gerry Potter, Red Heeler Productions, filmmaker, film and theatre director, and long-time precarious professor in Alberta universities Glynnis Lieb, Recording secretary, CUPE 3911; Executive Director, Fyrefly Institute for Sexual and Gender Diversity, University of Alberta DATE AND TIME: Monday, February 23, 2026, 7-8:30 pm for speakers and discussion Please RSVP to alhioffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend, and the webinar link will be sent to you before the event date. DOCUMENTARY RELATED TO WEBINAR: We encourage Webinar participants to take time before the Webinar to view the award-winning documentary “In Search of Professor Precarious,” filmed by Gerry Potter. The film will be available to view from February 14 to 23. Email ALHI at alhioffice@gmail.com for the link and password. Check out the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/354433521 |