Red Cedar
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Prisoner's Justice Day (a reprint)
I wanted to remind everyone that August 10th is Prisoners’ Justice Day – an internationally-observed day started some decades ago by the tireless Canadian prison-abolitionist Claire Culhane. Prisoners’ Justice Day is the day prisoners have set aside as a day to fast and refuse… Continue Reading “Prisoner's Justice Day (a reprint)”
Childhood dream?
The Canadian government is hiring astronauts. Got a science or medical degree? That seems to be the initial screening criteria (plus being Canadian). Go forth!
And then we protest.
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!
The union reacts.
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.”
The election story.
Last weekend’s union convention is a bit hazy in my mind at the moment, having finished up with four days of politicking with a late-night flight to Ottawa for bargaining. And have I mentioned that I barely ate or slept until a full day… Continue Reading “The election story.”
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