CUPE 4948 Toronto Public Library Workers Settle
Toronto Public Library workers settle. Great work by our CUPE 4948 members. For the most part, they achieved a fair and equitable contract. President Maureen … Read more…
Month: March 2012
Principles and Criteria used in Identifying Hours for Budget Target
The Union Executive was invited to hear the results of Management’s deliberations on the $405,000 cuts to reference services at Central Library yesterday afternoon March … Read more…
Workshop: Union Supervisors in the Workplace
By popular demand: I have asked for this workshop some time ago and just received the information today. It is apparently of great interest to … Read more…
Toronto Public Library Workers call strike after Library Board fails to offer fair deal
More than 2,300 employees of the Toronto Public Library are off the job after the negotiators for the Library Board continued their aggressive attack on … Read more…
Charge And Go Vancouver electric vehicle infrastructure trial
Going Electric On February 22, the City launched an $800,000 Charge And Go Vancouver electric vehicle infrastructure trial, which will see at least 67 chargers … Read more…
Hitler not a Vegetarian, according to new book!
Excerpts from Loose Cannons: 101 myths, mishaps, and misadventures of military history, by Graeme Donald. 1st US publishing in 2011, UK 2009; “Contrary to general … Read more…
A Child’s View From Gaza: March 9-15
Works of art by Palestinian children who survived Israel’s Operation Cast Lead attack on Gaza – a poignant message on the horrors of the occupation. … Read more…
Women’s rights front and centre on International Women’s Day
For over 100 years International Women’s Day has been celebrated on March 8 in recognition of the global struggles and achievements of women. Unfortunately, the … Read more…
CUPE 391 Supports Our Teachers
Dear Members If you needed any proof that something is rotten in out current province of British Columbia, take a look at Vaughn Palmer’s column … Read more…
Vancouver Rally in Support of Teachers
Rally at the Art Gallery to stand up for Public Education! Wednesday, March 7th, 2:00pm Please see http://www.standupforbc.com/wednesday_rally_at_art_gallery_in_support_of_bc_teachers There is also a live stream of … Read more…