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newstuff2025-49
(Post-)Punk/Hardcore/Rock/Metal and associates
Featuring new (sometimes also live and re-released/remastered) songs/videos by:
Easy Out, Dubioza Kolektiv, Inconvenience Store, FFO: Chillin, Edgar Wasser, Psyche 16, Vague Rituals, Dr Sure's Unusual Practice, Ash Return, The Scaners, The Noname, L.Y.N.S, Mariachi El Bronx, SNFU, Roman Candle, Death Lens, Blut Und Tod, Angel Du$t, Storm Boy, SAFI, XpresidentX, Wet Leg, Racket Corp, Cursive, Drunken Swallows, Ronker, Flippeur, Laura Cox, MynameiS, Antillectual, BSK, Teen Mortgage, Gully Boys, jasmine.4.t, Asteriae, Poppy, Kreftich, Die Nerven, WIZO - and some more... ;-)New concerts/sessions by:
Rats and Daggers, Brutus, Los Bitchos, 'Crève, Ouverte!', Refused, Deadletter, The Gits, jasmine.4.t...Youtube playlist (by date, ascending):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmymr6a2oUHMZoMd_rxbROh16NInfo page including links (by date, descending):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/newstuff2025-49/view/html?cs=m&n=200concerts/sessions2025 (newest on top, updated continously):
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZNVqgSsmymrw3i9U1pOgcQe8KdqO_cehThis also has an info page (also newest on top):
https://www.inoreader.com/stream/user/1005944110/tag/0-concerts-latest/view/html?cs=m&n=500Social media / Fediverse account(s):
https://punkstodon.de/@aintjustmusic
https://f.freinetz.ch/profile/aintjustmusic
"Blog" (Down atm): https://paper.wf/aintjustmusic/@punk #Punk #Hardcore #HardcorePunk #AnarchoPunk #DeutschPunk #SkaPunk #SkaCore #Screamo #PowerViolence #GrindCore #77Punk #GaragePunk #PunkRock #PostPunk #SynthPunk #IndiePunk #AlternativePunk #PostHardcore #RABM #ZeckenRap #PunkRap #Rock #Metal #Postrock #Postmetal #Doom #Sludge #StonerRock #MathRock #StimPunks #JukeboxFridayNight
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Federal #immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in #Minneapolis
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE, SARAH BRUMFIELD and HALLIE GOLDEN
Updated 9:44 PM EST, January 15, 2026"A U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis was dragged out of her car and detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew millions of views on social media.
"Aliya Rahman said she was brought to a detention center where she was denied medical care and lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security said she was an agitator who was obstructing #ICE agents conducting arrests in the area.
"That video is the latest in a deluge of online content that documents an intensifying #immigrationCrackdown across the midwestern city, as thousands of federal agents execute arrests amid protests in what local officials have likened to a 'federal invasion.' "
#USPol #ICEArrests #Minnesota #DomesticTerrorism #KrustiGnome #DHS #ICEOut #ICEOutForGood #Fascism #Authoritarianism #DepartmentOfHomelandTerrorism
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Federal #immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in #Minneapolis
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE, SARAH BRUMFIELD and HALLIE GOLDEN
Updated 9:44 PM EST, January 15, 2026"A U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis was dragged out of her car and detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew millions of views on social media.
"Aliya Rahman said she was brought to a detention center where she was denied medical care and lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security said she was an agitator who was obstructing #ICE agents conducting arrests in the area.
"That video is the latest in a deluge of online content that documents an intensifying #immigrationCrackdown across the midwestern city, as thousands of federal agents execute arrests amid protests in what local officials have likened to a 'federal invasion.' "
#USPol #ICEArrests #Minnesota #DomesticTerrorism #KrustiGnome #DHS #ICEOut #ICEOutForGood #Fascism #Authoritarianism #DepartmentOfHomelandTerrorism
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Federal #immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in #Minneapolis
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE, SARAH BRUMFIELD and HALLIE GOLDEN
Updated 9:44 PM EST, January 15, 2026"A U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis was dragged out of her car and detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew millions of views on social media.
"Aliya Rahman said she was brought to a detention center where she was denied medical care and lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security said she was an agitator who was obstructing #ICE agents conducting arrests in the area.
"That video is the latest in a deluge of online content that documents an intensifying #immigrationCrackdown across the midwestern city, as thousands of federal agents execute arrests amid protests in what local officials have likened to a 'federal invasion.' "
#USPol #ICEArrests #Minnesota #DomesticTerrorism #KrustiGnome #DHS #ICEOut #ICEOutForGood #Fascism #Authoritarianism #DepartmentOfHomelandTerrorism
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Federal #immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in #Minneapolis
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE, SARAH BRUMFIELD and HALLIE GOLDEN
Updated 9:44 PM EST, January 15, 2026"A U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis was dragged out of her car and detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew millions of views on social media.
"Aliya Rahman said she was brought to a detention center where she was denied medical care and lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security said she was an agitator who was obstructing #ICE agents conducting arrests in the area.
"That video is the latest in a deluge of online content that documents an intensifying #immigrationCrackdown across the midwestern city, as thousands of federal agents execute arrests amid protests in what local officials have likened to a 'federal invasion.' "
#USPol #ICEArrests #Minnesota #DomesticTerrorism #KrustiGnome #DHS #ICEOut #ICEOutForGood #Fascism #Authoritarianism #DepartmentOfHomelandTerrorism
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Federal #immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in #Minneapolis
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE, SARAH BRUMFIELD and HALLIE GOLDEN
Updated 9:44 PM EST, January 15, 2026"A U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis was dragged out of her car and detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew millions of views on social media.
"Aliya Rahman said she was brought to a detention center where she was denied medical care and lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security said she was an agitator who was obstructing #ICE agents conducting arrests in the area.
"That video is the latest in a deluge of online content that documents an intensifying #immigrationCrackdown across the midwestern city, as thousands of federal agents execute arrests amid protests in what local officials have likened to a 'federal invasion.' "
#USPol #ICEArrests #Minnesota #DomesticTerrorism #KrustiGnome #DHS #ICEOut #ICEOutForGood #Fascism #Authoritarianism #DepartmentOfHomelandTerrorism
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Iranian #quds Force commander #EsmailQaani is believed to have been killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting Hezbollah’s new leader, #HashemSafieddine, in #beirut. The strike hit Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters during a secret meeting. Safieddine had recently taken over after #HassanNasrallah assassination by #israel. Reports suggest both Safieddine and Qaani may have been killed in the attack. #iran #IRGCTerrorists https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13928491/Iran-military-chief-killed-Israeli-air-strike-Lebanon-targeted-new-leader-Hezbollah.html
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Entenda desafios da regulação de IA nas eleições com especialista em Direito Eleitoral | Podnews #11
O Podnews deste sábado (21), apresentado por Paola Cuenca, entrevista o advogado João Marcos Pedra, que analisa os desafios da regulamentação do uso de inteligência artificial nas eleições de 2026 e os impactos da tecnologia no processo eleitoral. Inscreva-se no canal para mais notícias: Acompanhe no site: #sbtnews #notícias #jornalismo #sbt #sbtjornalismo
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‘Free Them All’: One Year After Dr. Abu Safiya Abducted, Israel Urged to Release Gaza Health Workers
“We won’t forget him nor the 360+ health workers Israel has abducted from Gaza since October 2023,” said CodePink.https://www.commondreams.org/news/free-dr-hussam-abu-safiya
from #CommonDreams
Dec 26, 2025Ahead of Saturday’s one-year anniversary of #Israel abducting Dr. #HussamAbuSafiya from the #Gaza #hospital he ran, advocates demanded the release the scores of health workers still imprisoned by Israeli occupation forces.
“One year ago, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was abducted by the Israeli military along with dozens of other medical staff during a horrific raid on the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza,” Dr. Yipeng Ge, a member of #DoctorsAgainstGenocide, said Friday on social media. “Free Hussam Abu Safiya. Free them all.”
#SanctionIsrael
#StopStarvingGaza
#FreePalestine
#BlockTheBombs
#EndBlockadeOfGaza
#RestoreFundsToUNRWA
#GazaBelongsToPalestine
#Palestine #MiddleEast #WestAsia
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Wasiirka amniga Soomaaliya oo kulan la qaatay Safiirka Switzerland si Loogu Xoojiyo Iskaashiga Amniga iyo Horumarinta Hay’adaha
Arbaco, Abriil 8, 2026 (HOL) – Wasiirka Amniga Gudaha ee Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, General Cabdullaahi Sheekh Is…
#Switzerland #CH #Europe #Europa #EU #amniga #Hayadaha #Horumarinta #Iskaashiga #iyo #kulan #la #Loogu #Nachrichten #Nouvelles #oo #qaatay #Safiirka #schweiz #si #Soomaaliya #Suisse #switzerland #Wasiirka #Xoojiyo
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https://www.europesays.com/ch/45960/ Wasiirka amniga Soomaaliya oo kulan la qaatay Safiirka Switzerland si Loogu Xoojiyo Iskaashiga Amniga iyo Horumarinta Hay’adaha #amniga #Hayadaha #Horumarinta #Iskaashiga #iyo #Kulan #la #Loogu #oo #qaatay #Safiirka #si #Soomaaliya #Switzerland #Wasiirka #Xoojiyo
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https://www.europesays.com/africa/68872/ Elias Bare Shill oo loo magacaabay Safiir Ku-xigeenka Kenya u fadhiya Soomaaliya #Bare #Elias #fadhiya #Kenya #Kuxigeenka #loo #magacaabay #oo #Safiir #Shill #Soomaaliya #u
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Becoming Wild : How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace
Ihmislapsi ei ole syntyessään valmis, ja toisin kuin kauan ajateltiin, eivät ole eläimetkään. Monet taidot, tavat ja jopa paikalliset perinteet välittyvät eläimillä nimenomaan oppimalla, ja näin ajatellen kulttuuri ei suinkaan ole mikään ihmisten yksinoikeus. Kirjassaan Becoming Wild ekologi Carl Safina jalkautuu tutkijoiden pariin ja pääsee tarkastelemaan kaskelotteja, arapapukaijoja ja simpansseja lähietäisyydellä luonnollisessa ympäristössään. Näiden kolmen eläimen […] -
Becoming Wild : How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace
Ihmislapsi ei ole syntyessään valmis, ja toisin kuin kauan ajateltiin, eivät ole eläimetkään. Monet taidot, tavat ja jopa paikalliset perinteet välittyvät eläimillä nimenomaan oppimalla, ja näin ajatellen kulttuuri ei suinkaan ole mikään ihmisten yksinoikeus. Kirjassaan Becoming Wild ekologi Carl Safina jalkautuu tutkijoiden pariin ja pääsee tarkastelemaan kaskelotteja, arapapukaijoja ja simpansseja lähietäisyydellä luonnollisessa ympäristössään. Näiden kolmen eläimen […] -
Safia kehrt zu GNTM zurück: Dortmunder Model nutzt Wildcard
Dortmunder Kandidatin zurück bei GNTM Safia löst ihre Wildcard ein und startet in der Top 10 Sophia Varga…
#Dortmund #Deutschland #Deutsch #DE #Schlagzeilen #Headlines #Nachrichten #News #Europe #Europa #EU #Germany #GNTM #Nordrhein-Westfalen #Prominent
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Goh, wie had dat nou verwacht?
Na dood Nasrallah staat nieuwe leider Hezbollah alweer klaar: 'Extremer in zijn opvattingen': www.rtl.nl/nieuws/buitenland/artikel/5473186/hisham-safieddine-mogelijke-opvolger-nasrallah-hezbollah
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CNN reports that Israel has refused to release two abducted Palestinian doctors, renowned pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and Dr. Marwan Al Hams, deliberately excluding them from the ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement.
This is despite the fact they had initially agreed to release them, but removed their names from the list.
This is why Palestinians didn't want to release the captives all at once. But sadly, they were forced to.
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Claire Saffitz on Youtube, Dessert, and Her New Cookbook
It’s possible that if you bought a ceramic rooster at Sur La Table on the Upper East Side in 2011, you were rung up by a young cashi…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Frenchdesserts #alexbeggs #bonappetit #ClaireSaffitz #cookbooks #Cooking #cookingtutorials #cookingvideos #DessertPerson #desserts #francais #france #French #frenchdesserts #youtube
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2199852/claire-saffitz-on-youtube-dessert-and-her-new-cookbook/ -
Claire Saffitz on Youtube, Dessert, and Her New Cookbook https://www.diningandcooking.com/2199852/claire-saffitz-on-youtube-dessert-and-her-new-cookbook/ #AlexBeggs #BonAppetit #ClaireSaffitz #cookbooks #Cooking #CookingTutorials #CookingVideos #DessertPerson #desserts #francais #france #French #FrenchDesserts #youtube
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La #Galerie Alexandre #Roubtzoff organise une #exposition personnelle de l’#artiste #dessinateur, #graveur et #peintre tunisien Hamda #Saïdi. Intitulée ‘‘Le monde des merveilles’’, l’exposition se tiendra du 8 au 29 juin 2024.
https://kapitalis.com/tunisie/2024/06/05/exposition-le-monde-des-merveilles-de-hamda-saidi/
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La #Galerie Alexandre #Roubtzoff organise une #exposition personnelle de l’#artiste #dessinateur, #graveur et #peintre tunisien Hamda #Saïdi. Intitulée ‘‘Le monde des merveilles’’, l’exposition se tiendra du 8 au 29 juin 2024.
https://kapitalis.com/tunisie/2024/06/05/exposition-le-monde-des-merveilles-de-hamda-saidi/
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La #Galerie Alexandre #Roubtzoff organise une #exposition personnelle de l’#artiste #dessinateur, #graveur et #peintre tunisien Hamda #Saïdi. Intitulée ‘‘Le monde des merveilles’’, l’exposition se tiendra du 8 au 29 juin 2024.
https://kapitalis.com/tunisie/2024/06/05/exposition-le-monde-des-merveilles-de-hamda-saidi/
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KPL AGREEMENT WITH UNION CHANGES
Kitchener Public Library (KPL) is undergoing changes to align with a new strategic plan leading to the union representing workers at KPL to voice concerns.
Joseph Brannan, vice-president of CUPE Local 331, said the union was notified of changes in the summer that included possible layoffs, job title changes and potential cuts to programming.
In a statement, KPL said that no staff will be laid off. Two full-time and three-part time staff received notices that their jobs would be eliminated as of Jan. 5, 2026; however, all five of these individuals have already accepted new positions at the library.
“We’re changing how we work to make sure we can continue to deliver exceptional service and experiences at all library locations today and in the future as Kitchener continues to grow rapidly,” KPL said in a statement.
“New positions reflect strategic changes that will serve the community in a sustainable way and allow us to remain responsive over time,” the statement continued.
While each of the five roles that were eliminated and reassigned, Brannan claimed that individuals were forced to move to new locations and even accept roles in different departments outside of their previous scope.
“In many cases, people were not given a choice and are moving away from the library location that’s closest to their home,” Brannan said.
“That’s really devastating to people, to be taken from that local library community that they know…it really shakes up the team aspects that they have and it really shakes confidence in the ability to trust in decisions that focus on people and community,” Brannan said.
With regards to programming, Brannan said KPL has amalgamated the programming team to 16 from 36 in the previous year, also shifting their roles from purely programming to public facing at service desks as well.
“I think library staff see that there’s a strength to being in a customer facing role as well as in the programming role, because it means the program staff are more in touch with what the public is interested in and what they hear, hearing from the public by interacting with them,” Brannan said.
“The new model eliminates a lot of people from being able to develop programs…it takes specialized knowledge and life skills out of that team. Yes, it’s dedicated full time staff doing that work, but you don’t have any more.”
While the union raised concerns over cuts to programming that would impact the public, KPL said in a statement that all library services will continue without interruption.
“We are not cutting library services. Some library programs will start a couple of weeks later than normal in January to accommodate staff training and development, but most library services will continue without interruption,” KPL said in a statement.
Since the strategic plan has publicized, Brannan said KPL has responded to some of the union’s concerns, including changes to job titles.
“The library was going to eliminate the job title of librarian, and for a number of other employees, was going to remove library from the job title,” Brannan said.
“That was a step that was astounding to staff and really kind of self hurtful,” he said.
After consultation with staff, Brannan said KPL decided to forgo this change to titles.
From a strategic mindset, Brannan said that while some changes to KPL were necessary, the implementation of the changes has been the main concern.
“We completely agree that there are a lot of areas that needed focus…it’s more that the way that the changes are being done that staff have found really disrespectful and jarring,” Brannan said.
“It’s been really a huge hit to morale,” he said.
Moving forward, Brannan expressed concern but said he is hopeful the library will continue to deliver on its mandate to the public.
“All of us are still really passionate about the library, about the public and the work that we do in providing information, providing people access to library programs and books and literacy,” he said.
#Books #cupeLocal331 #josephBrennan #KitchenerPublicLibrary #KPL #library #libraryPrograms #newStrategicPlan #programs #SafinaJennah #union #vicePresident -
Kitchener Public Library Undergoes Structural Changes, Union Raises Concerns
Kitchener Public Library (KPL) is undergoing changes to align with a new strategic plan leading to the union representing workers at KPL to voice concerns.
Joseph Brannan, vice-president of CUPE Local 331, said the union was notified of changes in the summer that included possible layoffs, job title changes and potential cuts to programming.
In a statement, KPL said that no staff will be laid off. Two full-time and three-part time staff received notices that their jobs would be eliminated as of Jan. 5, 2026; however, all five of these individuals have already accepted new positions at the library.
“We’re changing how we work to make sure we can continue to deliver exceptional service and experiences at all library locations today and in the future as Kitchener continues to grow rapidly,” KPL said in a statement.
“New positions reflect strategic changes that will serve the community in a sustainable way and allow us to remain responsive over time,” the statement continued.
While each of the five roles that were eliminated and reassigned, Brannan claimed that individuals were forced to move to new locations and even accept roles in different departments outside of their previous scope.
“In many cases, people were not given a choice and are moving away from the library location that’s closest to their home,” Brannan said.
“That’s really devastating to people, to be taken from that local library community that they know…it really shakes up the team aspects that they have and it really shakes confidence in the ability to trust in decisions that focus on people and community,” Brannan said.
With regards to programming, Brannan said KPL has amalgamated the programming team to 16 from 36 in the previous year, also shifting their roles from purely programming to public facing at service desks as well.
“I think library staff see that there’s a strength to being in a customer facing role as well as in the programming role, because it means the program staff are more in touch with what the public is interested in and what they hear, hearing from the public by interacting with them,” Brannan said.
“The new model eliminates a lot of people from being able to develop programs…it takes specialized knowledge and life skills out of that team. Yes, it’s dedicated full time staff doing that work, but you don’t have any more.”
While the union raised concerns over cuts to programming that would impact the public, KPL said in a statement that all library services will continue without interruption.
“We are not cutting library services. Some library programs will start a couple of weeks later than normal in January to accommodate staff training and development, but most library services will continue without interruption,” KPL said in a statement.
Since the strategic plan has publicized, Brannan said KPL has responded to some of the union’s concerns, including changes to job titles.
“The library was going to eliminate the job title of librarian, and for a number of other employees, was going to remove library from the job title,” Brannan said.
“That was a step that was astounding to staff and really kind of self hurtful,” he said.
After consultation with staff, Brannan said KPL decided to forgo this change to titles.
From a strategic mindset, Brannan said that while some changes to KPL were necessary, the implementation of the changes has been the main concern.
“We completely agree that there are a lot of areas that needed focus…it’s more that the way that the changes are being done that staff have found really disrespectful and jarring,” Brannan said.
“It’s been really a huge hit to morale,” he said.
Moving forward, Brannan expressed concern but said he is hopeful the library will continue to deliver on its mandate to the public.
“All of us are still really passionate about the library, about the public and the work that we do in providing information, providing people access to library programs and books and literacy,” he said.
Clarification: Kerri Hutchinson, manager of marketing and communications at the KPL, clarified that, throughout the changes KPL followed the Collective Agreement and worked closely with the union executive. While employees typically need to re-apply for their positions in the event of a location change as outlined under the Collective Agreement, to reduce disruption for staff the KPL and CUPE Local 331 signed a one-time Letter of Understanding to forego the need of reapplication in this process.
#Books #cupeLocal331 #JosephBrannan #KitchenerPublicLibrary #KPL #library #libraryPrograms #newStrategicPlan #programs #SafinaJennah #union #vicePresident -
KPL AGREEMENT WITH UNION CHANGES
Kitchener Public Library (KPL) is undergoing changes to align with a new strategic plan leading to the union representing workers at KPL to voice concerns.
Joseph Brannan, vice-president of CUPE Local 331, said the union was notified of changes in the summer that included possible layoffs, job title changes and potential cuts to programming.
In a statement, KPL said that no staff will be laid off. Two full-time and three-part time staff received notices that their jobs would be eliminated as of Jan. 5, 2026; however, all five of these individuals have already accepted new positions at the library.
“We’re changing how we work to make sure we can continue to deliver exceptional service and experiences at all library locations today and in the future as Kitchener continues to grow rapidly,” KPL said in a statement.
“New positions reflect strategic changes that will serve the community in a sustainable way and allow us to remain responsive over time,” the statement continued.
While each of the five roles that were eliminated and reassigned, Brannan claimed that individuals were forced to move to new locations and even accept roles in different departments outside of their previous scope.
“In many cases, people were not given a choice and are moving away from the library location that’s closest to their home,” Brannan said.
“That’s really devastating to people, to be taken from that local library community that they know…it really shakes up the team aspects that they have and it really shakes confidence in the ability to trust in decisions that focus on people and community,” Brannan said.
With regards to programming, Brannan said KPL has amalgamated the programming team to 16 from 36 in the previous year, also shifting their roles from purely programming to public facing at service desks as well.
“I think library staff see that there’s a strength to being in a customer facing role as well as in the programming role, because it means the program staff are more in touch with what the public is interested in and what they hear, hearing from the public by interacting with them,” Brannan said.
“The new model eliminates a lot of people from being able to develop programs…it takes specialized knowledge and life skills out of that team. Yes, it’s dedicated full time staff doing that work, but you don’t have any more.”
While the union raised concerns over cuts to programming that would impact the public, KPL said in a statement that all library services will continue without interruption.
“We are not cutting library services. Some library programs will start a couple of weeks later than normal in January to accommodate staff training and development, but most library services will continue without interruption,” KPL said in a statement.
Since the strategic plan has publicized, Brannan said KPL has responded to some of the union’s concerns, including changes to job titles.
“The library was going to eliminate the job title of librarian, and for a number of other employees, was going to remove library from the job title,” Brannan said.
“That was a step that was astounding to staff and really kind of self hurtful,” he said.
After consultation with staff, Brannan said KPL decided to forgo this change to titles.
From a strategic mindset, Brannan said that while some changes to KPL were necessary, the implementation of the changes has been the main concern.
“We completely agree that there are a lot of areas that needed focus…it’s more that the way that the changes are being done that staff have found really disrespectful and jarring,” Brannan said.
“It’s been really a huge hit to morale,” he said.
Moving forward, Brannan expressed concern but said he is hopeful the library will continue to deliver on its mandate to the public.
“All of us are still really passionate about the library, about the public and the work that we do in providing information, providing people access to library programs and books and literacy,” he said.
#Books #cupeLocal331 #josephBrennan #KitchenerPublicLibrary #KPL #library #libraryPrograms #newStrategicPlan #programs #SafinaJennah #union #vicePresident -
KPL AGREEMENT WITH UNION CHANGES
Kitchener Public Library (KPL) is undergoing changes to align with a new strategic plan leading to the union representing workers at KPL to voice concerns.
Joseph Brannan, vice-president of CUPE Local 331, said the union was notified of changes in the summer that included possible layoffs, job title changes and potential cuts to programming.
In a statement, KPL said that no staff will be laid off. Two full-time and three-part time staff received notices that their jobs would be eliminated as of Jan. 5, 2026; however, all five of these individuals have already accepted new positions at the library.
“We’re changing how we work to make sure we can continue to deliver exceptional service and experiences at all library locations today and in the future as Kitchener continues to grow rapidly,” KPL said in a statement.
“New positions reflect strategic changes that will serve the community in a sustainable way and allow us to remain responsive over time,” the statement continued.
While each of the five roles that were eliminated and reassigned, Brannan claimed that individuals were forced to move to new locations and even accept roles in different departments outside of their previous scope.
“In many cases, people were not given a choice and are moving away from the library location that’s closest to their home,” Brannan said.
“That’s really devastating to people, to be taken from that local library community that they know…it really shakes up the team aspects that they have and it really shakes confidence in the ability to trust in decisions that focus on people and community,” Brannan said.
With regards to programming, Brannan said KPL has amalgamated the programming team to 16 from 36 in the previous year, also shifting their roles from purely programming to public facing at service desks as well.
“I think library staff see that there’s a strength to being in a customer facing role as well as in the programming role, because it means the program staff are more in touch with what the public is interested in and what they hear, hearing from the public by interacting with them,” Brannan said.
“The new model eliminates a lot of people from being able to develop programs…it takes specialized knowledge and life skills out of that team. Yes, it’s dedicated full time staff doing that work, but you don’t have any more.”
While the union raised concerns over cuts to programming that would impact the public, KPL said in a statement that all library services will continue without interruption.
“We are not cutting library services. Some library programs will start a couple of weeks later than normal in January to accommodate staff training and development, but most library services will continue without interruption,” KPL said in a statement.
Since the strategic plan has publicized, Brannan said KPL has responded to some of the union’s concerns, including changes to job titles.
“The library was going to eliminate the job title of librarian, and for a number of other employees, was going to remove library from the job title,” Brannan said.
“That was a step that was astounding to staff and really kind of self hurtful,” he said.
After consultation with staff, Brannan said KPL decided to forgo this change to titles.
From a strategic mindset, Brannan said that while some changes to KPL were necessary, the implementation of the changes has been the main concern.
“We completely agree that there are a lot of areas that needed focus…it’s more that the way that the changes are being done that staff have found really disrespectful and jarring,” Brannan said.
“It’s been really a huge hit to morale,” he said.
Moving forward, Brannan expressed concern but said he is hopeful the library will continue to deliver on its mandate to the public.
“All of us are still really passionate about the library, about the public and the work that we do in providing information, providing people access to library programs and books and literacy,” he said.
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Israel destroys Gaza hospital, abducts director Hussam Abu Safiya
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WHY is Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, former director of Al-Shifa Hospital still imprisoned?
WHY doesn't anybody speak up for him?
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I guess Dr Abu Safiya is still in detention?
Why wasn't he on the prisoner exchange list?