Canada Post workers hold off on strike notice

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Description: The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has delayed issuing a 72-hour strike notice and has presented a new contract proposal. Source: The Canadian Press Date: 05/24/2011 Link: http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gq5I8PJuRlFbeXz7CyzcDBChZaJg?docId=6926829 Related links: Canada Post The Canadian Union of Postal Workers Hamilton Spectator story Montreal Gazette story Questions for discussion: What conditions must be met before a… Read more »

Saskatchewan teachers walk out

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Description: For the first time in the province’s history, Saskatchewan teachers held a one-day walkout. They have been without a contract since August. Source: The Toronto Star Date: 05/05/2011 Link: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/986293–saskatchewan-teachers-walk-out-over-contract-disputes Related links: Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation STF bargaining site Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Saskatchewan School Boards Association The government-trustee bargaining committee site CBC story Globe… Read more »

B.C. court rules teachers’ bargaining law unconstitutional

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Description: The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled that the B.C. government violated teachers’ Charter rights in 2002 when it passed a law that removed clauses that included limits on class size from the B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s collective agreement. Source: TheĀ  Vancouver Sun Date: 04/14/2011 Link: http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Teachers+regain+right+bargain+class+size/4613527/story.html Questions for discussion: Which Charter rights did the court… Read more »