Communist Workers Circle

10/12/2026

Ahmad Hajahmad Jarrar is a Toronto-based supporter of the Palestinian Resistance who was arrested and charged with a 'terrorism' offense in retaliation for *speeches* he made *two year ago*. The Political Defence Committee and other allies note that 'the attack on Jarrar comes in an attempt to create fear and divide movements that are in support of Palestine and against the genocide in which Canada is actively participating'.

The cause of Palestine is the cause of labour.

We see it with City Hall's 'bubble zone' law. Pushed by zionists to restrict pro-Palestine protests, it also threatens the right of workers at hospitals, schools and other public institutions to picket and demonstrate for better conditions. As for 'terrorism', the state's definition is so broad that it includes disruption of vital infrastructure, meaning that workers calling for a strike could be smeared as 'terrorists' the same brother Jarrar has been. We say NO WAY!

The cause of labour is the cause of Palestine.

We recognize brother Jarrar's struggle as our own. All trade unionists and socialists should do the same. An Injury to one is an injury to all!

Check out the Political Defence Committee and take the pledge to Stand With Jarrar

06/20/2026

CUPE Local 2, the union of electrical workers at the TTC, was suddenly taken into administration by the National union two weeks ago, just one day after its new contract was finalized with the employer. All executives were removed from office and ordered to relinquish union property and data to National, which offered no justification for its actions. The union was plunged into chaos. Since then, the employer has been violating the collective agreement with impunity, as workers were suddenly forced onto grueling new schedules for FIFA coverage.

On Tuesday, National finally held two 'info meetings' on zoom to explain the situation to the members and former executives of Local 2. Neither the supporters nor the opponents of the old leadership were satisfied with the excuses offered by the reps, who then faced the wrath of a united membership. One brother put forward a motion to petition National to overturn the administration order and recall a rep who was notorious for having shouted at the elected bargaining committee that they were 'fu***ng idiots' for trying to improve on an offer made by the employer during the recent round of negotiations. Pathetically, the motion was declared out of order.

Supporters and opponents of the old leadership of Local 2 have taken to the CUPE Constitution and local bylaws to understand what happened and justify their interpretations. But constitutions don't put locals under administration. Neither do bylaws or financial reports. People do.

The reasons for the administration are *political* and must be fought on those terms. To that end, we reprint a recent statement by Local 2 Militant Voice, whose position the CWC is proud to support.

Updates on the situation continue to be posted at Unofficial Local 2

02/20/2026

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12/12/2025

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11/07/2025

It takes a lot more than the truth to win in the capitalist courts. We need to raise C$30,000 so please donate generously.

The verdict's false reference to Ty being 'party to an assault' is a direct threat to everyone's right to hold a picket line and protest. In the tradition of the labour movement — An injury to one is an injury to all!

Please support us by making a contribution!

11/05/2025

Our comrade Tynan Liebert was just convicted for his service to the cause. He will now receive a criminal record and probation that includes anti-democratic restrictions on his rights to participate in protests and own fi****ms.

He had the following to say in response—

'By sentencing me, judge Rick Libman has merely convicted the judiciary of being a machine for the repression of labour by capital, and he has proven that its function is inseparable from imperialism and the zionist project in Palestine.

'The cause of Palestine is the cause of labour, and there is nothing I would not do for that cause. However, I did not do what the court said. I am innocent of assault and guilty only of having participated in a protest that shut down a fundraiser for Liberal Party war criminal Christya Freeland.

'I am proud to be among the growing masses of people that are guilty of opposing genocide and exploitation. I did it for Palestine. I did it for Donbass. I did it for the working class, and I will do it again. So will many others, until the system meets its inevitable demise — when our imperialist ruling class is overthrown and its zionist entity, expunged from Palestine'

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An appeal is the works. Stay posted for how to support

10/27/2025

Friday, November 7 marks the 108th anniversary of the greatest event in world history so far. Known as the October Revolution because Russia was still on the Julian calendar, the date is observed by supporters of the working class and oppressed people around the world.

Join the Communist Workers Circle for our 5th annual OCTOBER REVOLUTION PUB NIGHT!!

Plenty of drinks, discussions and good times. Books available at the literature table. Chess boards and clocks set up for blitz games. We will also be kicking off our annual fundraiser. A short formal program by the CWC and friends begins at 8:00 p.m.

DM for location and stay tuned for updates. Your coworkers, comrades friends are invited too

10/21/2025

Comrades were back at court today for Ty's sentencing, which is now getting dragged out another two weeks. The process is the punishment but we are not deterred. Palestine will win

10/08/2025

Queen & University shut down for Mskwassin Agnew and all Gaza flotilla detainees. Free Palestine. Free Indigenous peoples