Union Bug Blog
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Sep 28, 2011 -
Dig a Little Deeper
Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader Hugh McFadyen has been careful so far in this election campaign in not straying too far from the political middle in his (and his party’s) messaging. Statements that don’t tow the party line – as Gord Steeves made with regard to privatizing Manitoba Public Insurance – are quickly corrected and rebuffed.
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Sep 20, 2011 -
PCs Mute on Pension Issue
MGEU President Lois Wales has authored a letter to the membership with specific regard to public pension plans. In particular, she addresses a response from the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives to a questionnaire sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
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Sep 16, 2011 -
Income Gap Increasing Faster in Canada Than US
Analysis from the Conference Board of Canada finds that, since the mid-1990s, income inequality has been rising more rapidly in Canada than in the United States. The findings are part of the Conference Board’s 'How Canada Performs' analysis of world income inequality.
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Sep 09, 2011 -
Does Surfing the Internet at Work Constitute "Time Theft"?
Most Canadian workers spend at least a portion of their time at work using the internet for personal purposes. But where is the distinction between using it legitimately and responsibly and abusing the privilege entirely?