We often ask ourselves, “Why would someone stay in an abusive relationship?” It’s hard to leave if you don’t have an income. Keeping your job can make the difference between escaping from, or remaining trapped in, a violent relationship. The term family violence includes neglect, along with physical, sexual, emotional/verbal and financial abuse. Domestic violence almost always makes its way into the workplace in some shape or form. It’s almost impossible to not let your personal…
Why does dissent matter? Because some people see things the rest of us miss. Dissenters express opinions that differ with those commonly or officially expressed.Dissenters often disagree with the methods, goals, and decisions of dominant voices. We all know one important thing about life. Some of our most fiercely held beliefs will turn out to be completely wrong. Nelson Mandella was a dissenting voice in apartheid South Africa. He served 27 years in Jail. His…
Labour Views – July 22, 2015 Written by Jack Bourassa, PSAC Regional Executive Vice President, North (REVP North) What’s important to remember when it comes to labour disputes is that when any union supports its members and stands up for their rights, their actions benefit all workers in every profession. It helps to create an environment where standing up for decent working conditions is easier to do. It gets other people thinking that they should…
Labour Views – July 8, 2015 Written by Gayla Thunstrom, Acting President, Northern Territories Federation of Labour Eleven million working Canadians — the vast majority of workers — have no workplace pension plan, or any prospect of having one. And a majority of Canadians agree that Canada Pension Plan contributions should rise so that benefits can be increased. A new poll says over 75 per cent of Canadians — 80 per cent in the most…
