- Commentary on the Harper government's decision to prorogue parliament.
- By suspending Parliament, Stephen Harper allows the governing party to elude the detainee issue, a move that undermines the democratic rights of the people.
- The announcement from the Federal Government that Canadians will have to tighten our collective belts for the next 5 years in order to balance the budget without raising taxes.
- We discuss how this will affect the public sector workers in these next 5 years of cutbacks.
- A poll that says Canada hasn't moved to the right.
Democracy diminished, accountability avoided
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/democracy-diminished-accountability-avoided/article1415461/
Harper's stimulus exit plan: Get ready for five frugal years
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/harpers-stimulus-exit-plan-get-ready-for-five-frugal-years/article1408270/
Flaherty targets deficit with leaner government
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/flaherty-targets-deficit-with-leaner-government/article1409677/
Ottawa targets public service pension plan for cutbacks
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-targets-public-service-pension-plan-for-cutbacks/article1414621/
Harper in control as decade winds down but polls say Canada hasn't moved right
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/091220/national/year_politics_tories
WOHIS Health and Safety Minute:
WOHIS, a United Way agency since 1984, has been an important resource for occupational health and safety information in this community for close to 30 years.Staff (CUPE 543.5) are often told that our lending library offers workers, students and concerned citizens, resources not offered anywhere else in this area.
In the tough economic times that we are experiencing, WOHIS has noticed an increase in workers desperately seeking help with issues such as intimidation, harassment, and violence in their workplace. Many workers work at jobs that are unsafe and unhealthy, and they lack proper training for their particular workplace.
The WOHIS Board and staff have always recognized the importance of empowering workers so that they understand their rights under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The future of WOHIS is in jeopardy.
We are asking the community to visit our website at www.wohis.org or call us at
519-254-5157, and tell us about the health and safety concerns in your workplace.
How can WOHIS help you?
Hopefully 2010 will be a better year for our whole community.
Joy Hamilton
Windsor Occupational Health Information Service (WOHIS)
3129 Marentette Avenue
Windsor ON N8X 4G1
Phone 519-254-5157 Fax 519-254-4192
Open 8:30 – 4:30 Monday thru Friday
jham@wohis.org
visit our website at: www.wohis.org
You have the Right to a safe and healthy workplace.
Workers Health & Safety Centre training:
2010:
Basic Certification: ………… Feb 23-26….. April 20-23
Supervisor Training …………. Mar 22
Office & Professional…..…… Mar 29-31….. May 12-14
Certification Renewal ...…….. April 19
Smaller Workplaces H&S ……May 3 & May 10
Health Care & Social Services . May 5-7
Manufacturing & Fabricating …May 17-21
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