Category: Canadian Labour

You're not worthy...but we are

As you can see, I hardly update this blog anymore. I have just not felt that I could get back into serious blogging. It is not because I have been busy with some new job or any other exciting happenings in my life. Nope, it is the fact that it doesn't m… more »

Windsor stinks

Windsor stinks, that's right folks, it just does, and I am not talking about the funky aroma that the skunks leave. I am talking about city councils new skunk removal plan that was passed recently. Revelations from one Percy Hatfield shed light on the f… more »

Occupy This

Wow, the movement has arrived in Canada and the people out in the streets are getting the same lack of respect from their fellow Canadians that they receive in the US. I cannot believe how ignorant some people can be. Telling these protesters to "occupy… more »

The Cost of Living

Rising household costs continue to affect Canadians and there is no relief in sight. Canadians, who are already finding difficulty in choosing between paying their bills or putting food on the table, will feel the squeeze continuing into the later half… more »

"With the bling and everything that comes with it"

Did you watch the televised leader's debate tonight? If so, what did you think? It was rather boring to me this time around. Not much substance but a few entertaining quips had me lol'ing, particularily the ones that came out of Jack Layton's mouth. He… more »

Cuts like a knife

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 mot… more »

Same old same old

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. I… more »

No job for you

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 s… more »

Labour Day

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 yea… more »
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