Ohio Dirty Tricks: Robo Calls Give Wrong Day For Vote
Nov 8, 2011
Today the people of Ohio will decide, in a referendum vote, whether Gov. John Kasich’s anti-worker bill will become law or get tossed out. So when an Ohio union staffer […]
Occupy Movement Inspires Unions to Embrace Bold Tactics
Nov 8, 2011
Organized labor’s early flirtation with Occupy Wall Street is starting to get serious. Last month, Verizon workers marched past Zuccotti Park in solidarity with Occupy protesters. Union leaders, who were […]
2011 November Submission to the Honourable Dave Hancock on the Labour Code Review
Nov 7, 2011
2011 November Submission to the Honourable Dave Hancock on the Labour Code Review
Alta. minimum wage not a living wage
Nov 2, 2011
Advocates of a living wage hit downtown streets Tuesday to hand out $9.40 bills to raise awareness that Alberta’s minimum wage, now the lowest in the country, is not enough. […]
The Occupy movement is holding marches and rallies to call for a Robin Hood Tax on financial transactions
Oct 28, 2011
Issue: The Occupy movement is holding marches and rallies to call for a Robin Hood Tax on financial transactions that would raise billions of dollars to protect public services, help […]
URGENT ACTION: Rally at Sobeys Forest Lawn picket line
Oct 28, 2011
Issue: Members of UFCW 401 at the Sobeys store in Forest Lawn, Calgary, are on strike as the employer seeks cuts to wages and benefits. Action Requested: Join a rally […]