July 22, 2010

Show Synopsis

• We discuss the austerity measures that the Ontario Government is implementing
• We talk about the response from predominant labour leaders to MPP Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, after finding out that the government is giving away 4.6 Billion Dollars in tax breaks for Corporations, while demanding cuts from the working class...

And here are the stories and links we referenced in our broadcast :


Ontario Federation of Labour President Sid Ryan Asks: "Is Finance Minister Dwight Duncan Asking Low- And Modest-Income Ontarians to Subsidize Corporate Coffers?"
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Ontario-Federation-Labour-President-Sid-Ryan-Asks-Is-Finance-Minister-Dwight-Duncan-1293325.htm

Austerity plan fails key tests, OPSEU tells Finance Minister
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2010/20/c5634.html

CAW Says Attack on Public Sector Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights Unfair
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2010/20/c5606.html

Duncan pitches two years of wage freezes
http://www.windsorstar.com/Duncan+pitches+years+wage+freezes/3301835/story.html

Gov't begins talks with unions
http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/07/20/14772726.html

Duncan’s wage-freeze pitch gets frosty reception
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/837872--dwight-duncan-seeking-wage-freeze-from-public-sector-unions

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July 1, 2010

Show Synopsis

• Happy Canada Day, not much to be proud of after the shameful show of force that the Toronto Police and outside Rent-A-Cops perpetrated against the Peaceful protesters and Journalists at the G20 summit in Toronto.
• We play a public statement by Amy Miller, an Independent Journalist who was detained in the Toronto Film Studio converted to a Guantanamo style holding prison.  She describes the atrocities that went on inside the detention centre, including the Extreme Cold, Strip Searches, (with an occasional FINGER SLIPPING IN!).  These FUCKIN' PIGS NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE! 
• Ken Townsend was there reporting as a credited Journalist tells us about his experiences, and what he saw while he was on the streets of Toronto during the summit.
• Sheena Cameron also recounts the events she witnessed at the summit.
• We discuss the fact that many Canadians are in denial / ignorant to the fact that we are approaching a police state.  Demonstrations of Violent Force that the Toronto Police and hired thugs from outside the province unleashed upon the Peaceful Protesters is only a taste of what is to come.  
• Ron reads posts from  Blue Line Forums, where police discuss how excited they were to come to Toronto to beat heads and make $$$$ in overtime.  Fascist Dogs.
• Jessica speaks about the hyper-nationalism of many Canadians, and it's ties to Fascism.
• SAY NO TO POLICE BRUTALITY AND CRIMINALIZATION OF DISSENT AT THE G20!
  Come hear testimonials from local activists and journalists who participated in the G20 protests.  We invite any other participants to join in and share their stories.  Together we will decide now to respond as a community.
  7:00 pm.
  Sunday July 4
  @ CAW Local 195 Hall
  3400 Somme Avenue, Windsor

And here are the stories and links we referenced in our broadcast :


Amy Miller - Alternative Media Centre, Independent Journalist
http://vimeo.com/12925239

Naomi Klein to police: "Don't play public relations, do your goddamned job!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkQK9uP8ok0

G20 Provocateurs, Veitch Arrested, Austerity for All - Sunday Update
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-98NLreDVw&feature=related

Journalist Beaten by Canadian Police at G20 in Toronto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kioj2mqRUzY


Blue Line Forums
The Voice of Law Enforcement on the Internet
http://forums.blueline.ca/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=21829

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