Alberta Worker Podcast

Kim Siever

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Every summer, Kim Siever of The Alberta Worker, an independent media outlet, hosts a weekly interview, where an Alberta worker shares their personal labour history. The focus is on workers from marginalized groups.

OCT 18

S3 E8 – Pierre Jacques

In the final episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Pierre Jacques, a retired railroad worker. In probably the most emotional episode to date, we talk about Pierre leaving his hometown of Lac-Mégantic to come out west as a teenager, being homeless in British Columbia, becoming a […]

1h 18m
OCT 1

S3 E7 – Ruperetta Valentina

In the seventh episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Ruperetta Valentina, a Lethbridge-based concierge. In this episode, we talk about Ruperetta’s life and labour history, including navigating being trans as a teenager, having autism, and the tension between the working class and owning class. Follow Ruperetta […]

51 min
SEPT 16

S3 E6 – Chris Rowley

In the sixth episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Chris Rowley, a Lethbridge-based disability advocate. In this episode, we talk about Chris’s life and labour history, including the intersection of being disabled and being a member of the working class. Follow Chris Rowley Facebook: facebook.com/chris.rowley.5686 Follow […]

20 min
SEPT 9

S3 E5 – Brett Gallaway-Johnson

In the fifth episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Brett Gallaway-Johnson, a Lethbridge-based courier. In this episode, we talk about Brett’s life and labour history, including growing up on a farm, playing football, going to college, trying to become a cop, and ending up becoming self-employed […]

19 min
SEPT 2

BONUS: My Labour Day Rally speech

I was invited by the Canadian Union of Public Employees to speak at a Labour Day rally they organized at Lethbridge City Hall on 2 September 2024. Thanks to Mary Siever for recording the video, as well as for pushing me around in my wheelchair to the rally, during the subsequent march, at the free […]

5 min
SEPT 2

S3 E4 – Connie Holczer

In the fourth episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Connie Holczer, an Edmonton-based human resources professional. In this episode, we talk about parenting children with special needs, sexism, ageism, and ableism in the workplace, and the challenging job environment workers face. Follow Connie Holczer LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/connie-sealey-holczer-1660a0167/Instagram: […]

40 min
JUL 22

S3 E3 – Dan Pederson

In the third episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Dan Pederson, a Calgary-based disability advocate, karaoke enthusiast, and an entertainment usher. In this episode, we talk about growing up in Regina, participating in competitive karaoke, working as an usher with Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, and […]

19 min
JUL 15

S3 E2 – Mary Siever

In the second episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Mary Siever, a Lethbridge-based aspiring mothering scholar. In this episode, we talk about growing up in Vancouver, working as a nanny, being a stay-at-home parent, being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, pursuing 3 degrees in her […]

43 min
JUN 24

S3 E1 – Norman Tran

In the first episode of season 3 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Norman Tran, an Edmonton-based general insulation and drywall sub-contractor. In this episode, we talk about growing up first-generation Vietnamese-Canadian, working in the hospitality and construction industries, and discrimination and accessibility in the workplace. Follow The Alberta Worker: […]

51 min
2023-10-23

S2 E9: Samantha Jones

In the final episode of the Alberta Worker Podcast’s second season, Kim Siever interviews Samantha Jones, an earth scientist and a writer. During the interview, Samantha talks about becoming a scientist in a male-dominated field, balancing parenthood and a career, and navigating work with a disability. Follow Samantha: Twitter: twitter.com/jones_yyc Instagram: instagram.com/samanthajonespoet Linktree: linktr.ee/JonesYYC Follow […]

48 min

10 Episodes

5

out of 5

6 Ratings

Unique, Useful and Engaging

2022-08-20

Derek Blackadder

The only one of its kind in UCPLand.

Every summer, Kim Siever of The Alberta Worker, an independent media outlet, hosts a weekly interview, where an Alberta worker shares their personal labour history. The focus is on workers from marginalized groups.

Creator

Kim Siever
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

10
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Alberta Worker Podcast

Alberta Worker Podcast

Episodes

S3 E8 – Pierre Jacques

S3 E7 – Ruperetta Valentina

S3 E6 – Chris Rowley

S3 E5 – Brett Gallaway-Johnson

BONUS: My Labour Day Rally speech

S3 E4 – Connie Holczer

S3 E3 – Dan Pederson

S3 E2 – Mary Siever

S3 E1 – Norman Tran

S2 E9: Samantha Jones

Ratings & Reviews

Unique, Useful and Engaging

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