Labor unrest again and the right to strike debate
Ann M. Smith surveys Canada's high court rulings limiting freedom of association and the right to strike. She notes government powers to curb strikes in public interests, the harsh split in labor versus business views, and concerns about public impact from labor unrest such as garbage collection transit and mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
Supreme Court
John Bulloch
Canadian Federation’ of Independent Business
CFIB
Mrs. Jones
Symbols and signs puzzle a word minded columnist
Peter Hessel laments symbol heavy devices and pictograms that baffle him from dishwashers to thermostats. He contrasts numeric literacy with symbol literacy, noting his Macintosh comfort with words and his struggle to interpret icons, pictograms, and control panel diagrams. He invites readers to explain three vertical wavy lines and other symbols without resorting to more symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Theresa
Botton
Community presses and the fate of local papers discussed
A Saskatoon Inn workshop gathers 65 media peers from students to proprietors to debate the history near demise and revival of community newspapers. They discuss offset printing, journalism education, women in the field, Mom and Pop shops, unusual obituaries, horoscopes, and the daily task of writing local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Community Press
Sorité
Bow Island
Saskatchewan
Plastic money and the risk of credit in Manitoba
The piece warns of credit card temptations in Canada and notes the CCCS in Winnipeg handles about 1,500 Manitoban calls yearly during February and May. Milton Sussman explains personal assessments and creditor negotiations, funded by United Way and the province. He stresses that debt must be paid and offers budgeting education to avoid ongoing trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer Credit Counselling Service
May
CCCS
Milton Sussman
Sussman
United Way of
Winnipeg
Russell area notes and historic events summaries
May days in Russell and area record a housing plan for foremen at Russell and Binscorth with a foxwarren plant project, lodge anniversaries at Russell ICOF and Crystal Rebekah, and coronation designations for Russell School pupils. A big Langford farm barn burned and Birdtail Creek floods caused damage nearby. Crystal Rebekah Lodge announces Jeff Miller chosen for the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth with departure July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.P.R
Russell and Binscorth
Foxwarren
Russell Lodge
ICOF
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
Presbyterian Church
F.J. Douglas
Silvertone
E.W. Langford
Birtle
Crystal Rebekah Lodge No
Jeff Miller
United Nations
New York
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Manitoba
Canada
United States
Chaloner
Clayton G. Chaloner
Ganand
Russel
Ann M. Smith
Bulloch
Labor
Joe
Mary Jones
Peter
Peter Hessel
Neighborly News
By Fred McGuiness
Peter Warren
Yukon
Visa/Chargex
Mastercard
American Express
Diners’ Club
Seart
Ieee
Margaret Walker
Jack Warn
Russell School
Activiy
Pees
Eer
Miss Marianne
Monica
Lee of
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