Alberta Labour History Webinar

JOIN ALHI FOR A VIRTUAL DISCUSSION ON PRECARIOUS WORKERS: EXPLOITATION AND FIGHTBACK

Precarious Workers: Exploitation and Fightback
Monday, February 23, 2026, 7-8:30 pm

The Alberta Labour History Institute invites you to participate in a 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:  Webinar participants are encouraged 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