Author: Andrew Stevens
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Building the ‘Saskatchewan Advantage’: Saskatchewan’s 2017 Austerity Budget
“You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.” — Rahm Emanuel Saskatchewan’s 2017 budget landed with an unenthusiastic thud last week. Riddled with cuts, job losses, public sector … Keep reading »
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Saskatchewan: A Beachhead of Labour Law Reform?
Sweeping changes to Saskatchewan’s labour relations and employment standards legislation are on the verge of being passed. Bill 85, the Saskatchewan Employment Act, will dramatically transform the laws governing trade … Keep reading »
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Waiting For a Walkout: The End of McGuinty?
For the first time since the late 1990s, a provincial labour-related education bill has angered a substantial number of Ontarians, from students to parents and, of course, teachers. Bill 115, … Keep reading »
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Workers at CP Get Railroaded
On May 23, 4800 CP Rail workers went on strike after giving a 72-hour strike notice on May 19. The workers, represented by the Teamsters Rail Conference of Canada, had … Keep reading »