Women in Public Service Face Systemic Discrimination
BCGEU president John Shields denounces provincial government as equal to federal in mistreating female workers. He cites 57 percent of 27 000 BC government employees are women, with two thirds of female staff in the bottom seven job classes. He urges pay equity, training access, childcare support, and reclassification to end devaluation of women’s work.
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Flowers and Plants Move Outdoors for Summer Care
As good weather arrives, many green plants should be moved outside. A light rain and breeze help palms, scheffleras, and weeping figs, but provide a protected spot to avoid sunburn, wind damage, or flood risk in containers without drainage. Fertilize top foliage plants more heavily in summer.
The Three Sons and the Wise Pain of Parenting
A parent recounts chaotic attempts to discipline three sons through messy drawer cleanups and toy bag punishments. The middle child resists but wavers when a Sega game appears, revealing a surprising Achilles heel that shifts the family dynamic.
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