An interesting Letter to Editor in the Spectator today
There is an interesting letter in the Spec today. Prior to reading it, I did not realize that Cam Jackson and Garth Turner both represent the same riding. The writer of the letter points out this means the riding could be argued to be effectively without representation. Read…
T.A. Negotiations at Mac
McMaster’s website is reporting the following: Update on CUPE voteOctober 26, 2006Teaching Assistants, represented by CUPE Local 3906 Unit 1, voted Thursday to conduct a further ratification vote on the University’s offer for a renewal collective agreement.There will be no strike at this time.More information will be posted…
Global News Coverage of the Douglas Students' Union (CFS Local 18) Situation
I have obtained copies of Global New coverage of the DSU situation. The reports are newsworthy. This is why I am posting them. The audit that occurred raised serious questions.It may not, however, have provided all the answers. I say this because Joey Hanson (who appears to be…
Global News Coverage of the Douglas Students' Union (CFS Local 18) Situation
I have obtained copies of Global New coverage of the DSU situation. The reports are newsworthy. This is why I am posting them. The audit that occurred raised serious questions.It may not, however, have provided all the answers. I say this because Joey Hanson (who appears to be…
USSU Executive uses Student Money to buy Blackberries
All of the USSU Executive, except Brad who has opposed this waste of student money, now have student-paid for Blackberry devices.I leave you to read a student reaction at USask to this waste of money.Flaming Carrots on BlackberriesNow, I have never meant this Brad who is the VP…
My thoughts on the CFS / USSU deciding to appeal.
My thoughts on the CFS / USSU potentially appealing the court decision that found the CFS-rigged referendum to be of no force or effect are: What a waste of student money! I know the CFS is “sue-happy” and does not mind spending student money on lawyers but enough…
24 Season 6 Trailer – Giver Donkey
Okay, I know this is totally off-topic from my recent posts but I am really exciting. Giver Donkey, a blogger who attended UManitoba, as posted about the 24 Season 6 Trailer! I am very excited. Link to 24 Season 6 Trailer – Giver Donkey…
CFS – Healthplan Coverup
Wow, the CFS is getting caught in a lie to Global News. They had claimed they never loaned money to the Douglas Students’ Union. They also had their lawyer send angry phone calls to Global News. As many people have put it to me, the CFS is “sue-happy”. …
SGM at Simon Fraser University
Updated 20 times, last update: 1813GMT 30 Oct 06 I am awaiting any word from Simon Fraser on their SGM that occurred today. I have not received anything yet. Anyone with information, you can anonymously comment on my blog using the comments feature. I have been able to find one…
The Internet is a Series of Tubes: More CFS
According to the blog of the VP Academic USSU, the USSU Executive has voted to launch an appeal against the court ruling that stated the CFS-rigged Referedum at USask of no force or effect. I am heading out the door right now so I will blog my thoughts overnight or early morning.…