Unions Need a Dose of Democracy
W R Worth argues workers should have secret ballots on key union decisions. He cites Quebec where 3,000 of 9,000 textile workers rejected a leadership deal by show of hands, calling for ballots at the workplace to ensure true member involvement and reduce strikes. He notes harsh penalties against dissenters in Seafoods union cases and urges government mandate for secret ballots on wages, leadership, and dues to restore democratic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roper
Quebec
Gilles Gauthier
Gauthier
Afte
Canada
Lke
Roughing it in the park
Bill Smiley recalls a summer with grandkids and a failed big camping plan. After a chaotic prep, one armed uncle Hugh scrapped an island wilderness trip for a simple Little Lake Park camp, delivering three days of sun, mud, and misadventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smile
Canada
Algonquin
Hugh
Coureure Bois
Little Lake Park
Lake Ark
Gran
Argyle Communications
French Language Debate in Manitoba Stirs Fierce Word Battles
The speaker defends the usage language policy amid a heated debate on Manitoba bilingual services. Leaders like David Harms of the Union of Manitoba Municipalities argue fears over costs and divisions are overblown while urging fair treatment of both sides in the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Pigot
Howard Pawley
Roland Penner
Union of Manitoba
UMM
David Harms
Snowflake
Arms
Feds
Unions and public attitude in Saskatchewan letters
A letter from a farmer criticizes unions and labor amendments, warning of anti union sentiment and potential demurrage charges for grain vessels. Canadian editorials discuss Labour Board rulings, public service job security, and perceived changes since Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Herald
Canova Courier
Saskatchewan Trade Union Act
Saskatchewan
Leal Entity
Esterhazy
Miner-Journal
Pcs
Minnedosa Tribune
Manitoba Labor Board
Minnedosa
the Tribune
Bisarre
Winnipeg
Labor Board
B.C
Bennett
Wetaskiwin Times
the Times
Assiniboia Times
B.C. Social Credit
Wetaskiwin
Assiniboia
Finance Minister Shröeder release on April figures
Finance Minister Vic Shröeder released the April figures in a report noting changes in the fiscal outlook. Officials highlighted key revenue trends and adjustments to projected deficits as the government reviews spending targets amid ongoing economic pressures.
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Vic Shroeder
General store opens as frost hits farms and crops
The notice details Finkelstein opening a general store with dry goods and essentials while frost disrupts farming. It mentions harvest weather, sunflowers sown by Mr. Stevens and Mr. Russell Setter, and local crop damage from hail in Millwood. It also cites university graduates and Manitoba fiscal report context from 1968 and 1983–84.
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Finkelstein
Lawther
Spy Hill
RA. Stevens
Stevens
Russell Setter
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Russell Banner
Russell
United States
Clayton
Chaloner
Nd Claus Mall
Roman Gralewice
Seafarts International Union of Canada
Gralewicz
Bill Smiley
Peter Warren
Peringangul Minoan
Fy Wong
Fred McGuinness
Reg. Woodiwiss
Northern Crown Bank
Binscarth
Reid
Foster
Eptember
Lake of the Woods
Millwood
University of Houston
Texas
Plies
Offing
Reagies Boys
Eg Sre
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