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IAMAW LL764 and the BCFED ask BC Legislators to Co-operate for 350 family supporting jobs

Posted on 29/03/2012 by Alastair

This article was first published by the BC Federationist, the new online journal of the BC Federation of Labour
http://www.bcfederationist.com/iamaw-ll764-and-the-bcfed-ask-bc-legislators-to-cooperate-for-350-family-supporting-jobs/
March 27 brought a rare moment in Question Period, the usually combative 30-minute battles where the opposition throws pointed questions and the government replies with partisan non-answers. The basis of unity was the cause of more than [...]

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NDP URGES CONSERVATIVES TO UPHOLD AIR CANADA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ACT

Posted on 26/03/2012 by Alastair

Machinists Rally at the Manitoba Legislature March 23, 2012 Against the Aveos Closure
TORONTO – The Aveos shutdown breaches key sections of the Air Canada Public Participation Act, New Democrats argued today. The Act mandates that Air Canada’s overhaul operations must remain in Winnipeg, Mississauga and Montreal. This ensured that Canadians would continue to benefit after [...]

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Canada Wide Day of Action Over University Tuition

Posted on 24/01/2012 by Alastair

 

The Canadian Federation of Students is calling for union members and activists of all ages to join them for their February 1st Day of Action.

There are rallies, sit-ins, teach-ins and events going on in cities around British Columbia.
To find out more about the day of action or to sign up for events in your area [...]

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Lastest Edition of Northwest News Published

Posted on 13/01/2012 by Alastair

Click Here To Download File:  NWN_Jan_2012_edistribution copy.pdf [21MB]
This is a large file and takes some time to download.
Right click link and select ‘Save target as…’
 
 
 

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London Day of Action Against Caterpillar Inc

Posted on 09/01/2012 by Alastair

January 6, 2012  
TO:  OFL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 
SUBJECT: London Day of Action Against Caterpillar Inc:  Saturday, January 21 @ 11:00 a.m.
… ALL OUT to support CAW Local 27
 Dear Sisters and Brothers,
 Caterpillar Inc. is attempting to bulldoze Canadian workers. It is time to fight back!
 Electro-Motive, a subsidiary of U.S. industrial giant Caterpillar Inc., wants to strong-arm workers into a [...]

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