Union Bug Blog
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Jan 25, 2012 -
The Impact of Federal Cutbacks
A new study by David Macdonald of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) takes a look at the three waves of cuts to federal programs, staff, and operations since the Harper government came into office in 2006. And he finds that these cutbacks will slash services and increase unemployment.
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Jan 16, 2012 -
Rising Share of Americans See Conflict Between Rich and Poor
Although the Occupy Wall Street movement has dissipated and no longer occupies Wall Street, the issue of class conflict has captured a growing share of the American national consciousness.