Democracy of Hypocrisy

In a surprising 180 turn from last year, the Windsor District Labour Council has invited mayor Eddie Francis to partake in this year's Labour Day parade. Last year he, along with most of city council were snubbed by labour groups because of the epic stri… more »

After 90 years, General Motors presence will no longer be felt in the city of roses. GM has ceased production at it's Walker road transmission plant, leaving the few workers that were left with happy memories and uncertainty about the future. At one time… more »

All hail King EdwardEddie Francis is going to seek a third term as mayor er, King of Windsor, which shouldn't come as a surprise. He has unfinished business according to his press conference. One can only guess that his unfinished business is privati… more »

Dwight Duncan will be meeting public sector workers and union leaders on Tuesday to appeal to them about a two year wage freeze. Talk about a daunting task, the government wants to engage the biggest unionized workforce in the country and tell them that… more »

Why not, it's business as usual in Windsor and not a day goes by without hearing how the people of Windsor are sick of the unions and they can't wait to see them run out of town. That is of course if you believe the mouthpieces that vent their disdain in… more »

Stephen Harper, in his quest to be the biggest douche this country has ever had for a leader, is now filibustering in a bid to block the opposition from launching an investigation into the G20 antics of the police and what role his party played. Stephen… more »

The G8/20 fiasco has come and gone and what we are left with is a huge bill, property damage and the latest buzzword which we will hear about in the next few days. So, was it worth it? I had my eyes glued to the television yesterday, all day, forgoing sl… more »

On Monday night, city council voted in favor of closing all nine of the city run day care facilities. In a debate that lasted well past 11:30 it came down to the vote, and with 3 councilors abstaining from the vote due to a conflict of interest, the moti… more »

The Windsor Star seems unable to change. In what has become almost a daily ritual, stories will be printed that pertain to the blue collar workers, particularly those in union jobs and the woes that these workers face as the economy continues to tank. In… more »

I have finally gotten around to writing a new post and it's about time. Let's just say that the economy has got me down and I've been feeling some self loathing and a general feeling of "whatever". But it is a new year and I feel that what I have been se… more »

I participated in the annual Labour Day parade, marching from the CAW Local hall to the Fogolar Furlan Club;a good 45 minute walk or so. With the many different unions and other participants, it was a decent turnout, but could have been better. This year… more »

Once again the people of Windsor are told that more consulting must be done in order for the stimulus projects to see the light of day. Consulting, consulting, consulting, it is the word that flows out of the mayors mouth almost daily. Windsor has earmar… more »

...and with good reason, the government is screwing them out of vacation and stat holiday pay. Why? Because they don't have to pay them according to the Employment Standards Act, even though it has been past practise to do so. Basically the government ha… more »