Description: Cash-strapped governments in B.C. and Ontario have targeted public sector workers, leading to threats of job action.

Source: The Globe and Mail

Date: 09/11/2012

Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education/bc-ontario-share-the-pain-of-public-sector-labour-strife/article4537850/

Related links:

• Ontario government plans wage freeze – Globe and Mail
• Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty
• Ontario Public Service Employees Union
• ICBC workers plan walkout – Vancouver Sun
• ICBC
• Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 378

Questions for discussion:

• What does this article say is the cause of the disputes in these two provinces?
• What is the Ontario government’s position? What arguments does it make?
• What is the response of the Ontario public sector employees?
• What is the B.C. government’s position? What arguments does it make?
• Which arguments do you feel are most persuasive?