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Thousands of young men rebelled in 1935 against Depression era relief camps and helped bring about a national unemployment insurance system.
Britain's David Cameron tells Harper that the UK and 'many other countries' will oppose Canada's decision to support big banks and international financial institutions.
Showing solidarity this year is especially important in the wake of intolerance shown by the Harper government in Ottawa, says NUPGE president James Clancy.
'Canadians are being bilked by their cellular providers while the government sits idly by and does nothing to prevent it.' - James Clancy.
"We have no interest in a system that provides reasonable retirement security for some but doesn't for the majority of Canadians."
Protesting replacement of existing homes with private long-term care at an Extendicare facility.
Municipal social services are overwhelmed by demand and a new model of funding must be found.
'This Committee will be working with staff to design and implement a campaign to protect public services and the jobs of those who deliver them.'
'Our message on this is clear: selling off any of Ontario’s assets, including the LCBO, is foolish.'
NSGEU president Joan Jessome says it appeared the employer was planning a lockout all along.
James Clancy says political pressure is needed to reverse Stephen Harper's decision to oppose a global tax on banks and support instead wealthy bankers and foreign financial institutions.
'Every dollar the government invests in child care has the potential to return $2.54.'
OPSEU continues to have serious reservations about an ongoing review of Ontario's workplace health and safety system.
