The Hidden Agenda
The recent dramatic changes forced through by the Conservatives' omnibus budget will result in a Canadian society where corporations and their rich friends are the beneficiaries of Harper’s Canada.
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The Budget's blow to seniors
When Stephen Harper announced that his government would be raising the eligibility age for Old Age Security (OAS) from 65 to 67, it was judged, except in conservative circles, as being unnecessary. The Parliamentary Budget Officer, the federal and provincial finance ministers’ Research Working Group, and numerous economists have all agreed Canada’s retirement system is sustainable and there is no need to raise the OAS eligibility age.
Political action on Women's Network Convention agenda
"Politics" was a key word at the recently held 10th Biennale Women's Network Convention in Orlando, Florida. Like the UFCW Canada National Women's Advisory Council, the UFCW Women’s Network works to motivate and encourage women members to become more active in their union and their communities.
Legendary social justice trailblazer Dolores Huerta awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
After a lifetime of social activism and civil rights advocacy, legendary organizer Dolores Huerta was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 29, one of the highest civilian honours awarded by the President of the United States.
Harper Conservatives needlessly attack the unemployed
Having avoided consultations with citizens and the provinces, the federal Conservative government will now be making it extremely difficult for unemployed Canadians to obtain Employment Insurance (EI).
Economic Race to the Bottom continues with EI Reform by Harper Government
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s recent statement about there not being “a bad job” and “the only bad job is not having a job” is a clear signal that the Harper government’s EI reform is focused on depressing wages and blaming the unemployed for people being out of work.
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