- We read and discuss an article stating that public sector workers are in for a hell of a fight against the government as it tries to craft it's new budget. This sparks on air debate about the future of workers.
- We also talk about the pending Strike at St. Clair College, OPSEU is bracing for a fight. More discussion about the attack on public sector workers continues.
- Spirited discussion follows reading a story about the Low-Wage service Industry.
McGuinty, unions gird for a fight as Ontario deals with $25B deficit
Leaders told all options, including unpaid leave, on table as province wrestles $25B deficit
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/McGuinty+unions+gird+fight+Ontario+deals+with+deficit/2506645/story.html
St. Clair president appears resigned to strike.
St. Clair College teachers will soon be walking the picket lines if their last-ditch efforts to avert a strike are unsuccessful.
http://www.windsorstar.com/business/Clair+president+appears+resigned+strike/2510444/story.html
Restaurant Workers Launch Multi-City Campaign to Transform Low-Wage Industry
http://labornotes.org/2010/01/restaurant-workers-launch-multi-city-campaign-transform-low-wage-industry
CAW/Xstrata Deal Unequivocally Discredits Vale
This agreement clearly demonstrates that if both sides sit down and negotiate in good faith, they can resolve difficult issues
http://www.usw.ca/program/content/6374.php
WOHIS Health and safety Minute:
YOU are invited to attend the WOHIS
Annual General Membership Meeting
Where: 3129 Marentette Ave. Unit 2
Windsor, Ontario
When: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Time: 4:30 Refreshments
5:00 Meeting & Elections
(for voting privileges a paid $5.00 membership fee is required)
All are welcome.
For more information on working in cold environments, contact WOHIS - Windsor Occupational Health Information Service - at 519-254-5157 - or visit us at 3129 Marentette Avenue - behind the theatres at Devonshire Mall.
Visit our website at: www.wohis.org
Remember, you have the Right to a safe and healthy workplace!
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