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United Way honours FPSE and Kwantlen Faculty Association
For over 30 years the labour movement has shown tremendous support for communities through a valuable partnership with United Way. On February 26th, the United Way acknowledged the leadership role […]
Latest budget ignores real problems
Change is good. So too is truth. Too bad this year’s provincial budget didn’t have much of either in it. That sentiment pretty much summarizes the reaction of many at […]
Fiscal shell game leaves post-secondary empty handed
“British Columbians were looking for answers in this budget and the Minister is just offering up a fiscal shell game,” said Cindy Oliver, President of the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators. […]
Investment in public education key to economic stimulus, poll shows
An overwhelming majority (86 percent) of British Columbians believe investment in public education should be a key part of any economic stimulus plan in the upcoming provincial budget, said a […]
Poll speaks volumes, but is Campbell prepared to listen
The good news is that BC voters have some very strongly held views when it comes to education. Simply put, they place a very high value on programs and funding […]
Federal budget misses the mark
This was supposed to be a defining moment for Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. Canada’s economy has ground to a halt. By his own estimates, Mr. Flaherty predicts the Canadian economy […]
Pension changes raise concerns
The College Pension Plan has announced that it will stop subsidizing extended health benefits for retirees and will also cap inflation protection in the near future. The announcement follows a […]
Next 46 days will be critical
The new year brings more than the promise of better weather or the prospect of longer days. Within the next forty-six days, both the provincial and federal governments will be […]
Auditor’s report details problems in trades training
It didn’t take BC’s Auditor General John Doyle much time to point out the obvious. The first page of his 60-plus page review of BC’s Industry Training Authority (ITA) summarizes […]