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Defusing Family Violence. 'Men Speak Up' targets silence, and pain, in resource towns. The Tyee>> June 2, 2008

Kill a Trade Unionist; Pay a Fine.
The Harper Government believes that the unhindered killing of trade unionists, peasants and activists by para-militaries in Colombia is just business as usual. iamaw.ca>>>

It’s time to move from candid admission to a people’s agenda. “This morning, the Business Leaders gave us a specific agenda to follow . . . We are here to support them through.” CLC >>>

Postal workers take firm stand to support Palestinian workers. Hundreds of delegates to CUPW’s convention passed a resolution supporting sanctions and calling on the union to work toward an end to suicide bombings, military assaults and other acts of violence that take the lives of innocent people. CUPW >>>

Harper, Bush Share Roots in Controversial Philosophy What do close advisors to Stephen Harper and George W. Bush have in common? THE TYEE>>>

Video "24 minutes of hate": Sask. labour leaders
REGINA - Labour leaders lined up in Regina on Friday to condemn 1991 video footage of Progressive Conservative campaign workers as "24 minutes of hate."  The Star Phoenix >>>

Statement by Dave Coles-News Conference
On Friday, I filed a complaint with Police Ethics Commissioner about the conduct of several police officers....CEP>>>

Why are they giving away our sovereignty?  
A CALL TO SUSPEND THE SECURITY AND PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH AMERICA (SPP) ON CONTINENTAL INTEGRATION - A PETITION TO THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
We, the Undersigned Citizens of Canada, draw attention to the House of the following:
(Download and sign the petition! PDF)
More info here>>>

Alberta workplace deaths rise 24 per cent
CBC, 20 April, 2008

Keep the Internet open and democratic Net neutrality and digital democracy. NUPGE, 18 April, 2008

Dockers refuse to unload China arms shipment for Zimbabwe Timesonline, April 18, 2008>>>

Ending Slavery for Pennies "The exploitation of farmworkers should not be tolerated..." CommonDreams.org, 16 April, 2008>>>

Union claims laid-off workers punished for labour activism.  'Problems' with guest worker program
The Tyee March 6, 2008>>>

Alberta Federation of Labour launches new publication: Union

Labour Activist Danny Glover fined $100 for trespassing in Ontario CBC News February 8, 2004

CLAC Alert from the Canadian Labour Congress
Fact Sheet #1 Fact Sheet #2

Majority believe big corp has too much power and influence. January 2, 2008 Calgary Herald>>>

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