who we are
We are a grassroots organization fighting against poverty. We identify as anti-capitalists and believe that capitalism is the root cause of poverty and the system in place needs to be abolished and replaced.
In the past, Under Pressure has worked with people on individual basis, as well as participated in broader mobilizations. in the coming months we will be joining with other anti-poverty organizations across the province to oppose the Liberals’ decision to cut the Special Diet Allowance
We are not a charity; we strive to build a poor and working-poor people’s movement in Ottawa that can eventually act as a counter balance to the powers in place. Through side by side struggle we aim to create the necessary links and connections between struggles affecting us and become a strong movement. We see ourselves as one of many anti-capitalist organizations in the city, working towards radical change.
In cities and provinces across the country poor people find themselves threatened, humiliated and attacked by those in power. In Halifax the municipality has ruled to make squeegeeing illegal, while in Vancouver poor people are being evicted at alarming rates in an attempt to spruce up the city in anticipation of the Olympic Games. Right here in Ottawa Mayor Larry O’Brian has been attacking the city’s poor and homeless since he came to power.
Consider working with us to abolish poverty by abolishing capitalism.
Our demands:
40% increase for welfare recipients
An end to the Safe Streets Act
Decent affordable housing
