Blog
Andrew Jackson
| The major economic problem faced by Canadians is a very slow recovery and weak job market, not government deficits or rising debt. But public spending cuts will make the real problem even worse. |
Podcast
CUPE
| In his speech on October 9th, the NDP Leader praised the work of public sector employees and stressed the importance of public services to our economic security. |
Columnists
Linda McQuaig
| As the Wall Street-generated economic storm has squeezed public finances, Toronto's striking city workers find themselves in the crosshairs. |
News
Murray Dobbin
| The city workers on strike in Toronto are taking a beating in the mainstream media over the sick leave provisions in their contract. |
Columnists
Rick Salutin
| There's an excuse-me quality to the Toronto civic employees' strike. Union leader Ann Dembinski didn't request support, just "for the public to be understanding." |