Picture this: official St.Patrick's night on a Monday, after the first of many sunny springtime weekends in Montreal. Everyone came alive these past few days, eagerly crawling out of our winter cocoons. Spring welcomed us back with the classic Irish cheer they speak of, and this energy was palpable as ever outside of Bar le Ritz, a reliable spot for weekday shows. The crowd was a melange of people, loud with conversation after a seemingly long day of celebration. Impatiently watching the band set up, it felt as if a song was being communally held in. 

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Hundreds of students gathered in front of Dawson College to protest against the Quebec minister of higher education’s investigation into course content about Palestine at the province’s CEGEPs.

Last month, minister Déry admitted to intervening in the content of a French-language course about Palestinian culture at Dawson.

Students called for an end to the investigation and Déry's resignation. Riot cops surrounded protestors throughout the entire march. Protest ended near McGill without any arrests.

Montreal hosted the longest lasting Gaza solidarity encampment in North America. In this episode, learn how student activist at Concordia and McGill made it happen and their ongoing struggle for Palestinian human rights.

This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Art by James Fay

The Concordia Research and Education Workers Union (CREW), is on strike.

On Wednesday March 12 the union began an indefinite strike action as part of their bargaining with the university. CREW represents over 2,000 TAs and RAs at Concordia. With the union affiliating just two years ago, this is CREW’s first strike.

The union wants higher wages competitive with TA wages at other schools, as well as stronger job security and an indexation system guaranteeing more consistent hours.

Concordia says they will continue to meet at the bargaining table in good faith.