<p>Welcome to episode 8.20, a conversation with AFL President Gil McGowan and it's a no holds barred chat on the plan that organized labour has for a day of action on May 29th to push back against the UCP. </p><p><br></p><p>But we don't just talk about that day of action...</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation includes Gil's explanation for what happened to the General Strike that Albertans were told to expect in the aftermath of the UCP stripping teachers of their charter rights with the use of the Notwithstanding Clause and we ask the hard question, what are Gil and others willing to put on the line to stand up to the UCP. </p><p><br></p><p>And the answer will probably surprise you!</p><p><br></p><p>If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...</p><p><br></p><p>You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!</p><p><br></p><p>As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at [email protected]!</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.com</p><p><br></p><p>If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!</p><p><br></p><p>#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli</p>