Communicating with Young Members: a guide
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Catching terrorists, tax cheats and money launderers would justify public corporate ownership registry
If we can make it harder for terrorists and organized crime to fund their activities, we reduce the risk to the public. Politicians who aren't willing to support a public registry of the beneficial owners of companies are lying if they turn around and pretend to be tough on crime or terrorism.
Promises made, promises broken in Conservatives’ fall economic update
“People earning minimum wage will get a tiny tax cut, but it will be peanuts compared to what they would have received if the government hadn’t canceled the $15 minimum wage. It’s disgusting that they’re trumpeting themselves as champions of ‘the little guy’ while stealing from their pockets.” — Eduardo (Eddy) Almeida, OPSEU First Vice-President Treasurer
Community Service Workers play a critical role in society
Community service workers are the epitome of hope: hope for a better future for those they serve; hope for a better world that values the worth of every person.
UN poverty expert warns against tsunami of unchecked privatization
"It is crystal clear in its analysis and in its rejection of a model that has been proven NOT to work."—Rosa Pavanelli, General Secretary of Public Services International
Chrysler loan writeoff a gift to wealthy shareholders
In 2017, Fiat Chrysler made a €3.5 billion (roughly Can$5.27 billion) profit. But in spite of the fact Fiat Chrysler is now profitable, the way the loan agreement was structured in 2009 means a loan that helped the company survive will be written-off.
NSGEU launches podcast: Union Matters
The purpose of this weekly podcast is to help raise awareness of important union issues with members, in an easy to access audio format.
OECD report shines a light on how the wealthy dodge tax rules
On the list of countries operating CBI/RBI schemes, that the OECD feels have the potential to be used for tax dodging, are 2 tax havens that are popular with wealthy Canadians and large Canadian companies. These are Barbados and Panama.
Celebrating Women's History Month
There are many ways we are pitted against each other every day. We allow issues to divide us. But the more we listen and share, the more we find that we are connected
Corporate lobby group pushing for another round of corporate tax cuts
What the Canadian Chamber of Commerce opinion piece doesn't mention is that more corporate tax cuts will make its wealthy members even richer.
Cameco ruling shows need to outlaw tax haven use
Though the ruling only covers the company’s 2003, 2005, and 2006 tax years including about $11 million in taxes, it will have implications for the approximately $2 billion in taxes, plus interest and penalties, the CRA has assessed as owing in subsequent years.