Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Day 2 of talks with mediator Vince Ready, now seemingly immersed, are going well enough that are continuing and we are not hearing exactly how it is going. The longer they are at it the better chance of reaching an agreement. Chatter out there that has schools
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Cowichan Conversations: Pivotal meeting underway between mediator Vince Ready, BCTF and BCPSEA
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger This is really the first day where there is any chance of progress since the Strike-Lockout began. The gamey Education Minister Peter Fassbender had been insisting on numerous pre-conditions. I suggest that if he does not remove those specious pre-conditions the talks will not last long. I
Continue readingAlberta Diary: Oh to be a fly on the cabinet room wall today! Court grants stay on application against AUPE of Bill 46 until Valentine’s Day
Steam vents from the cabinet room at the Alberta Legislature. Actual eruptions of Tory fury may not be exactly as illustrated – and, actually, that’s the Lieutenant Governor’s office. Well, whatever, it’s better than a file shot of the law courts sign! Below: AUPE President Guy Smith. Who wouldn’t want
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