Union Bug Blog
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May 30, 2012 -
Proud to March in Pride
In 1987, about 250 brave people took part in Winnipeg’s first Pride Day. This June 3, I will be attending Winnipeg’s 25th Pride celebration.
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May 23, 2012 -
CPP Biggest Pension Fund in Canada
Despite federal government scare tactics that the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) may not be sustainable in the future, it is now reported that the CPP Fund hit a record high value of $161.6 billion last year, adding more than $13 billion to its assets as its investment manager diverted money from battered stock markets to ramp up its stake in private equity.
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May 16, 2012 -
The New Face of Privatization?
A new NUPGE study looks at one of the most recent threats to public services. Social Impact Bonds are the newest idea to catch the eye of governments attempting to “reform” the public service to save money.