"Socialism or Barbarism": The Revolutionary Ideas of Rosa Luxemburg

Rosa Luxemburg was a powerful and uncompromising voice of the early 20th-century socialist and labour movement. Join us for an introduction to her life, her role in the revolutionary upheavals of her time, and the ideas that made her both influential and controversial.

We’ll also open up a discussion on how those ideas resonate with the struggles we face today.

Friday, May 8 · 6:30–8:30 pm
Friends Meeting House
1831 Fern Street

Free registration: rosaluxemburgcafe.eventbrite.ca

Our second instalment of the Workers Book Club is starting soon. We will be reading Hyperpolitics by Anton Jäger. Wonder why political change feels impossible, even while the world seems to fall apart? This short book attempts to provide some answers.

Meeting plan:
Chapters 1 and 2: second week of May
Chapters 3 and 4: fourth week of May

Copies of Hyperpolitics are available (at cost, $15)

If you are interested or would like a copy please email here.

Saturday, May 30
Sugarloaf Mountain
11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Meet in the parking lot @ 11:00 am. Address is 3878 Sooke Rd. We will meet in the south section parking lot. Look for Sooke Hills Wilderness Park South Section and folks with union banners.

• It's a 6.5 km hike round trip and should take 2-3 hours including breaks. It's a steep climb towards the end of the hike.

• Family, friends, & dogs welcome, but not suitable for young ones. Beautiful views from the top!

• Study shoes are recommended, a jacket, water & lunch.

• Email southislandworkers@gmail.com if you want to be part of a car pool.

Check out our upcoming hikes and bike rides for November 2025 through June 2026! 

Details of where and when to meet will be added to our calendar as they are confirmed closer to the dates.

Check out our upcoming Workers' Cafe topics through June 2026! 

Details of where and when to meet will be added to our calendar as they are confirmed closer to the dates.