tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021Thu, 03 May 2012 10:03:13 +0000Growing GapPrivatizationStrikesEnterprise SaskTechnologyPolice BrutalityChild LabourHealth and SafetyEconomicsLabour IssuesSPPClimate ChangePNWERDemocracyGreedComedyCivil RightsHealthcarePoliticsTalk RadioEnvironmentDeregulationNAFTACorporate ExcessUnion VideoEventsCollective BargainingSecrecyVideoLock OutsUnemploymentViolenceHateCrown CorporationsMedicareWorld AffairsCanadian Election 2008Worker RightsTILMACharter RightsMusicHuman RightsWar2007 ElectionUS Election 2008Minimum WageAcademiaAccountabilityPovertyLabour LawPolitical CorruptionAITExploitationFederal Government2011 ElectionJusticeSFLFinancial CollapsePeaceTax FairnessEducationEqualityMediahttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)Blogger1031125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-6764877881904184632Thu, 03 May 2012 10:00:00 +00002012-05-03T04:00:34.828-06:00Union VideoCivil RightsVideoHuman RightsHealth and SafetyWorker RightsExploitationJusticehttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2012/05/foreign-worker-complaints-temporary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-7506853059522578973Sat, 07 Apr 2012 14:02:00 +00002012-04-07T08:47:34.357-06:00Collective BargainingSFLHuman RightsDemocracyWorker RightsStrikesCharter RightsLabour LawJusticehttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2012/04/court-decision-upholds-working-peoples.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)1Workers in Saskatchewan, and across Canada, won a significant legal victory on February 6, 2012. Justice Dennis Ball ruled that the right to strike is a protected freedom for all workers under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He also found that the right to strike is protected by international law, and that governments are bound by international law when assessing the constitutionality of our laws under the Charter.  Download Justice Ball's decision here.... As a result of...tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-2392305201519747243Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:14:00 +00002012-03-06T14:27:45.875-06:00Union VideoEnvironmentVideoHuman RightsHealth and SafetyWorker RightsFederal GovernmentAccountabilityJusticehttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2012/03/asbestos-registry-needed-says-cancer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)1Read more here......tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-6967328360435192925Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:38:00 +00002012-01-17T23:42:02.437-06:00Union VideoCollective BargainingCorporate ExcessDemocracyFederal GovernmentGrowing GapPolitical CorruptionPoliticsVideoGreedWorld AffairsEconomicsStrikesLock Outshttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2012/01/net-benefit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0"Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Electro Motive are newly minted Canadian corporate citizens who have locked their workers out to freeze and starve. These corporate muggers were allowed into Canada and encouraged in their anti Canadianism by the Harper Junta. It's going to be a cold winter and a hot summer in Canada..."tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-1707236271305034850Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:44:00 +00002012-01-16T13:52:19.823-06:00HealthcarePrivatizationMedicareHealth and SafetyDemocracyFederal GovernmentAccountabilityPoliticshttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2012/01/labour-leaders-call-on-premiers-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0The open letter below was written to Canada's Premiers from the Presidents of Provincial and Territorial Federations of Labour: An open letter to Canada's Premiers: Labour leaders call on Premiers to unite & defend healthcare The future of Canada’s healthcare system is at a critical stage. As leaders of the provincial and territorial Federations of Labour, we are calling on the country’s premiers, who are meeting in Victoria, to put forward a united front and stand up for Canada’s...tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-2664049669787084037Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:11:00 +00002012-01-02T20:11:50.659-06:00Collective BargainingCivil RightsSFLHuman RightsDemocracyWorker RightsCharter RightsLabour LawPoliticsJusticehttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2012/01/sfl-awaits-court-decision-in-charter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0During November of 2011 the SFL et al, along with 3 intervenor unions were in court to argue that the Saskatchewan provincial government’s (2007 - 2008) labour legislation (Bills 5 & 6) violates the Charter rights of working people. The SFL team argued 3 main points: 1. People have the right to form unions of their own choosing for the purpose of bargaining collectively with their employers: Free from employer and government interference;Consistent with international human...tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-6546471157765591534Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:15:00 +00002011-12-22T05:15:30.785-06:00DeregulationCorporate ExcessVideoGreedWorld AffairsEconomicsAccountabilityPolitical CorruptionFinancial CollapseExploitationSecrecyJusticehttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/12/inside-job-narrated-by-matt-damon-full.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)1Inside Job, Narrated by Matt Damon (Full Length HD) on Vimeo. "'Inside Job' provides a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a cost over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and nearly resulted in a global financial collapse. Through exhaustive research and extensive interviews with key financial insiders, politicians, journalists, and academics, the film traces the rise of a...tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-4121299359443027055Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:55:00 +00002011-11-23T05:00:50.473-06:00SFLDemocracyWorker RightsLabour IssuesCharter RightsLabour LawPolitics2011 Electionhttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/11/together-we-can-do-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)1In October, TCU Place in Saskatoon played host to the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour’s 56th annual convention. This year’s convention was another overwhelming success with 500 to 600 delegates in attendance. Convention delegates were treated to a number of presentations by a variety of accomplished speakers, some of whom you can read about inside the new edition of the Labour Reporter. The theme of this year’s convention was “We Can Do It,” the iconic motto of Rosie the Riveter....tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-3362115625834178229Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:18:00 +00002011-11-11T07:39:55.471-06:00Union VideoMusicMinimum WageCollective BargainingVideoEqualityHuman RightsHealth and SafetyWorker RightsEducationhttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/11/sfl-summer-camp-best-place-on-earth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-1175682310704955576Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:06:00 +00002011-10-31T15:06:01.704-06:00Civil RightsSFLHuman RightsWorker RightsLabour IssuesCharter RightsLabour LawPoliticsJustice2011 Electionhttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/10/court-date-rapidly-approaching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0All legal arguments have now been filed in the unprecedented case against the Sask. Party governments' anti-worker, anti-democratic, unconstitutional labour laws. As reported earlier in this blog, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and 25 additional plaintiffs (SFL et al) plus 3 intervenor unions filed their legal arguments in the Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench related to the Charter Challenge by the SFL et al against the Sask. Party government's Bills 5 & 6. Legislation which...tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-4491305170192662921Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:02:00 +00002011-10-24T23:12:10.645-06:00Union VideoCrown CorporationsVideoPrivatizationHuman RightsDemocracyWorker RightsLabour IssuesEducation2011 Electionhttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/10/vote-to-protect-things-that-make.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-3985162621613791339Sat, 15 Oct 2011 03:13:00 +00002011-10-14T21:13:23.074-06:00Corporate ExcessVideoPrivatizationHuman RightsGreedDemocracyWorld AffairsEconomicsGrowing GapFinancial CollapseMediaJusticehttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/10/naomi-klein-protesters-are-seeking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-9202759933489048416Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:34:00 +00002011-10-10T10:05:07.397-06:00Corporate ExcessVideoPrivatizationWarGreedDemocracyWorld AffairsEconomicsPolitical CorruptionFinancial CollapsePoliticsMediahttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/10/chris-hedges-tells-it-like-it-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-3829005062980092474Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:10:00 +00002011-10-10T17:05:35.279-06:00Corporate ExcessMinimum WagePrivatizationPovertyDemocracyLabour IssuesPoliticsEducationCrown CorporationsEnvironmentWorker RightsEconomicsCharter Rights2011 Electionhttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/10/sfl-labour-issues-campaign.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0Click here to visit sitetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-8814362591787115865Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:20:00 +00002011-09-27T22:46:38.102-06:00Union VideoCollective BargainingPrivatizationEnterprise SaskLabour IssuesPolitical CorruptionPoliticsJusticeSecrecyCrown CorporationsVideoGreedEconomicshttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/09/reginas-secret.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-4946383262333474405Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:28:00 +00002011-09-23T15:58:35.796-06:00SFLTax FairnessWorker RightsEconomicsPoliticsEducationhttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/09/know-issues-act-on-facts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0In the October edition of the Labour Reporter you’ll find details about some of the things that we’ve been up to over the summer. You’ll have a chance to read about the recent SFL Summer Camp, the progress of Station 20 West, and the recent memorial for Nick Schaack. You’ll also find details about important issues including water, greenhouse gases, and other things to think about prior to the provincial election. As the next provincial election swiftly approaches, it is extremely important for...tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-2435472709631803810Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:40:00 +00002011-09-16T10:39:40.453-06:00Civil RightsHuman RightsDemocracyWorld AffairsWorker RightsLabour IssuesCharter RightsLabour LawPoliticsJusticehttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/09/federation-of-labour-files-legal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)1Over the summer months, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and 25 additional plaintiffs (SFL et al) filed their legal argument in the Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench related to the Charter Challenge by the SFL et al against the Sask. Party government's unconstitutional anti-worker and anti-union legislation.  Legislation which the Wall government introduced and passed in late 2007 and early 2008. In what is arguably the largest lawsuit...tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-8257135966119844428Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:28:00 +00002011-09-17T09:16:57.825-06:00Union VideoVideoPrivatizationEqualityHuman RightsHealth and SafetyAccountabilityPoliticshttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/09/what-happens-when-no-ones-there-to-pick.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-4496670688843137021Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:12:00 +00002011-09-12T11:23:27.663-06:00EnvironmentPrivatizationPovertyHuman RightsDemocracyWorker RightsEconomicsGrowing GapLabour LawPoliticshttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/09/we-have-choice-sfl-issues-campaign.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0Check out the newest SFL Labour Issues Campaign Booklet on the economy and the environment. (pdf):  We have a choicetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-498363644731503478Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:52:00 +00002011-09-05T09:52:55.366-06:00SFLEventsEqualityHuman RightsDemocracyLabour IssuesGrowing GapLabour LawJusticehttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/09/saskatchewan-people-set-to-celebrate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saskatchewan People Set to Celebrate Labour Day On Monday, September 5th, people across Saskatchewan, of many backgrounds and traditions, spanning several generations, and representing a variety of occupations and professions, will gather together to celebrate Labour Day. Originally a day to commemorate the struggle of working people to reduce the workday to eight hours, Labour Day is an important opportunity not only to celebrate, but also to renew...tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-752482182108969621Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:21:00 +00002011-08-03T08:23:09.211-06:00Corporate ExcessDemocracyPolitical CorruptionPoliticsExploitationHateMediaVideoGreedHuman RightsEconomicsWorld AffairsFinancial Collapsehttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/08/olbermann-keiths-special-comment-four.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-7518243282044407246Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:10:00 +00002011-07-07T13:15:31.640-06:00Corporate ExcessPolice BrutalityDemocracyAccountabilityFederal GovernmentPolitical CorruptionViolenceJusticeVideoGreedHuman RightsWorld AffairsEconomicsCharter Rightshttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/07/who-gave-g20-commander-his-commands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-1893799073586972724Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:06:00 +00002011-06-29T16:06:29.326-06:00Civil RightsPolice BrutalityHuman RightsDemocracyWorker RightsLabour IssuesFederal GovernmentStrikesCharter RightsLabour LawViolenceJusticehttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/06/join-us-for-unveiling-of-headstone-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)0Join Us For the Unveiling of a Headstone In Memory of Nick Schaack What: Unveiling of a commemorative headstone for Nick Schaack, who died as a result of his participation in the Regina Riot, July 1st, 1935, struggling for economic security on behalf of the people of Saskatchewan and all Canadians. When: Friday, July 1st, 2011 at 11:00am. Where: We will meet at the Regina Cemetery (the corner of 4th Avenue and Broad Street) for the unveiling ceremony and then travel to the office of the...tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-6439529991592364407Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:23:00 +00002011-06-17T23:41:56.540-06:00Union VideoCollective BargainingVideoDemocracyWorker RightsFederal GovernmentEconomicsPolitical CorruptionLabour Lawhttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/06/air-canada-workers-make-deal-under-gun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879888271139368021.post-6477720231262885348Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:59:00 +00002011-06-16T13:02:33.619-06:00Union VideoCollective BargainingVideoHuman RightsDemocracyFederal GovernmentStrikesCharter RightsLabour LawPoliticsLock OutsJusticehttp://larryhubich.blogspot.com/2011/06/caw-president-ken-lewenza-on-back-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Larry Hubich)2