tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post4454107555736243168..comments2024-03-03T17:01:57.876-05:00Comments on Montreal Simon: It's Time to Rise Up Against the ConsSimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-9211431199383430962012-02-11T05:41:29.704-05:002012-02-11T05:41:29.704-05:00There is a vacumn in the leadership arena in the r...There is a vacumn in the leadership arena in the rest of the country. Ontario's labour Federation & senior's organized the event but in the rest of the provinces the Federations of Labour appear to have left the room. I don't know where they went but I do hope some of them find their way back. <br /><br />It is relatively easy to organize a sit in. I am sure some of the aging baby boomer unionists must recall how to do it. we organized enough strikes during the 70s & 80s. <br /><br />The other group missing in action are the NDP & Liberals. I know both parties are trying to find a new leader and are busy, but hey people, here is something you can get your teeth into and start to look like you are doing something. Certainly the interium leader of the NDP should be able to arrange leadership for protests. She has the background. <br /><br />They used to refer to Bob Ray as a "cadallic socialist" but really Bob I'm sure you can get a limo to get you there.<br /><br />The CLC, with Georgetti, should be trying to get something together. He certainly was out in front when he ran the B.C. Federation of Labour. I guess that improved salary he received when he moved to Ottawa made him a little complacent, not to mention heavier around the face and waste. <br /><br />I don't know if they are waiting for the Council of Canadians to organize something but we can already see Flaherty back peddling. we really should get him to continue and take the whole thing off the table.<br /><br />Harper most likely didn't expect the backlash he got. it is ironic, he went to europe to make the annoucement and the backlash is happening while he is in China. It is time there was a real meet and greet when he gets home.e.a.f.noreply@blogger.com