We don’t want this to end up as a huge political debate, but more as a reflection. In search of a good story to sum up how the majority of Unions feel about the potential of a coalition, this is what we found:
Public service unions divided on coalition support
The institute representing professional federal public servants will not be throwing its support behind the Liberal-NDP coalition, even though another public service union has given its endorsement.
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada president Michele Demers said the institute is nonpartisan and would be remiss to make a political statement endorsing a particular party.
The institute is encouraging its members to attend the rallies in order to speak out for “the defence of the constitutional right of collective bargaining and the restoration of democracy in the labour world,” said Demers.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada is supporting the Liberal-led coalition
It’s advising members to attend nationwide rallies being organized this week supporting the coalition.
There is no consensus from Unions in Canada regarding this hot issue.
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December 4, 2008 at 4:29 am |
I understande the role of the opposition is to oppose the sitting goverment. If the sitting governent proposes something – a law, a budget – the opposition can support it or oppose it. I understand this is all part of the allowed process of parliamentary affairs.
The proposed coalition however is making its intentions very public, and Mr. Harper is of course threated. Unfortunatly, I see Harper as a ‘control freak’ (his public service is under strict constraints for the past two years), who will do everything he can to stop what may be the inevitable.
I think Mr. Harper still has other ideas up his sleeve that hasn’t yet been raised on TV and Radio.
I would much rather support a coalition of elective MRs who can agree to working on our economy, in whatever means they agree upon.
I was incensed at the attempt to remove women’s rights worker’s rights and public servants rights. For this significant reason, I have to support the proposed coalition. Oh, and Mr. Duceppe doesn’t scare me.