May 2 will mark the first year after Boal’s death.  Here is a video from DN with an interview of Boal:

Here’s an interesting perspective on what makes people “human”?

On Tuesday, May 11, the Living Wage for Families Campaign (hosted by First Call) will hold a Living Wage Roundtable to update the community on the progress of the campaign.

Speakers will include:

1. Seth Klein, Director of Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, on how cost of living increases this year have effected how the Living Wage is calculated.
2. Councillor Jamie McEvoy on the efforts in New Westminster to get the first Living Wage by-law in Canada passed.
3. Elisabeth Geller of VANCITY on recognizing employers that pay a Living Wage.
4. Patrick Johnson, organizer with United Food and Commercial Workers 1518 on how unions can support workers to ensure they earn a living wage.
5. Priti Shah, research consultant, on listening to the voices of those on low wages.

Anyone is welcome to attend the Living Wage Roundtable. It will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Vancouver Community College (Downtown) in Room 240, 250 West Pender.

Come along to learn, listen, debate, network, strategize and hopefully have some fun!

RSVP at info@livingwageforfamilies.ca or 604-873-8437.

Find out more about the campaign at www.livingwageforfamilies.ca.