Union Bug Blog
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Mar 22, 2012 -
New York Follows Disturbing Trend, Cuts Public Pensions
In the continuation of a troubling trend in the United States, New York became the latest state to dramatically overhaul its pension plan against the wishes of its public employees. Last week the state legislature passed a series of measures expected to save the state $80 billion over 30 years while cutting retirement payments guaranteed to state workers.
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Mar 14, 2012 -
When March Break Trumps Democracy; The Harper Government and the Right to Collective Bargaining
Evidence is mounting every day that the Harper government is contemptuous of democracy; they are not just undemocratic, they are actively anti-democratic.
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Mar 06, 2012 -
Bill C-10 Isn't The Answer
Not long after winning a majority in the last federal election, the Conservative government tabled Bill C-10, the Safe Streets and Communities Act. It was passed in the House of Commons in early December and has now proceeded to the Senate.