Month: May 2008

Inventing delusions.

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Megan

And so the saga of Fournier ends with an errant balloon worth hundreds of thousands of euros drifting away into the sky, untethered from its gondola. If you have been following along at all you will know that Fournier is the French adventurer who… Continue Reading “Inventing delusions.”

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Category: Analytic Ranting, MeTags: culture, inventions, inventors

Returned.

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Megan

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Thank the goddess I’m back from Ottawa! Which also means back to blogging here with a little more substance than I am able to muster when I’m away from my desk. Though I’m not sure about what just now. I’m all focused on the… Continue Reading “Returned.”

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And then we protest.

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Megan

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Yesterday’s demonstration for a fair collective agreement – video taken by the union. I promise more substantive updates once I get home and in a better headspace!

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Category: Me, WorkTags: demonstration, labour, protest, union

The union reacts.

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Megan

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The crap offer we received yesterday and the union’s response in print this morning – for those who are following along: PSAC boss blasts ‘insulting’ wage offer Graham Hughes The Ottawa Citizen Friday, May 23, 2008 The stage is set for increased tension in… Continue Reading “The union reacts.”

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Category: WorkTags: labour, psac, strike, union

Barguing.

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Megan

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Best new word I’ve heard in a long time – Barguing – which essentially is arguing at the bargaining table instead of negotiating. It’s a fitting term for what is quickly becoming a frustrating process. But at least it looks like we are taking… Continue Reading “Barguing.”