The real target of the ruling-class campaign to vilify and silence Jama is the growing movement of youth and workers that has erupted against the US and Canadian imperialist-backed genocide being carried out against the Palestinians of Gaza.
Jama says the NDP's decision to remove her, which has been criticized by NDP members, labour groups and local residents, took her and her staff by surprise. They were immediately locked out of emails and files, hindering their ability to respond to community members, Jama says.
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) was the city’s public institution to commit to being a living wage employer back in 2013 but 10 years later, CBC Hamilton has learned the board may not be keeping its promise.