Graham Cox

CUPE Local 3903 declares solidarity with the demonstrators throughout the Republic of Turkey

'The Executive Committee of CUPE 3903 stands in admiration of the pluralistic composition of the demonstrations throughout Turkey, and is hopeful that such expressions will be an example to follow in our own country. We are struck by the fact that a population of a democratic country is choosing and able to draw attention to a diverse range of political wishes outside of a routinized electoral cycle which, in practice, is often the only available venue for political expression in democratic countries.'

Government officials comment on Harper's Bill C-377

MPs and senators weigh-in on Bill C-377 including Conservatives who think that the legislation is too broad, too heavy-handed and will have negative consequences on individual rights and privacy.

Fraser Inst. Confuses US's Energy Security for Canada's in New Report

I almost hesitate to pass along Fraser Inst. report because people are busy and there is not a lot gained from reading nonsense or regurgitated Conservative Party talking points. But, I figured there is enough room to complain on the Internet today.

EU Develop 'New Deal' to Tackle Youth Unemployment

Federal Court ruling on robocalls and electoral fraud | Kady O'Malley

The judge's ruling on the robo calls should allow the Council of Canadians and allies to announce victory. This is especially the case when looking at the awards of costs for the case where the judge goes as far as they can to award costs to the Council's side. Also, the comments on trench warfare ascribed to the Conservatives is not exactly a positive remark from a judge.

Major Study of Potential Maryland Social Impact Bond Recommends Rejection

The Maryland Department of Legislative Services has evaluated the benefits, risks, costs, and feasibility of using social impact bonds as a financing mechanism for reentry programs in Maryland.

Social impact bonds wrong model to address homelessness, unemployment and poverty | CUPE

CUPE has submitted a brief to HRSDC on the negative implications of using social enterprise funded through social impact bonds to address social ills.

Changes to EI and TFW Programs Drive Down Wages for All Workers

The drastic reform of the Employment Insurance (EI) system brought in with last year's omnibus budget will work with the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFW) to drive down wages for Canadian workers.

Income Inequality in Canada | House Finance Committee Submissions

Cynical Use of Tories' TFW Program by RBC is an Attack on Workers' Rights, Just Like Bill C-377, RTW Laws & EI Changes | Citizens' Press

The Royal Bank of Canada is trying to replace some of its Canadian workforce with lower paid workers from India, in-spite of posting another banner year for profits. The bank is using recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers program brought in by the Tories. The effect of these changes to the TFW program is the driving-down of wages for Canadian workers. It seems that another side effect is the actual loss of good jobs in Canada through the exploitation of workers around the world.