Economic analysisPublic sector workers took a record number of sick days last yearExpect the disparity between public and private sector sick leave to keep growing
Economic analysisHow Alberta’s public sector salary disclosure could backfireKnowing what everyone else in the public sector is earning is invaluable when bargaining for pay increases and starting salaries
Economic analysisAmerican finds austerity (the charts)The U.S. did not have to destroy its economy to accomplish this incredible fiscal improvement
BusinessThe future of public-sector jobsToday’s job seekers can’t always turn to the government for secure, highly paid work
PoliticsThe sick day scamCostly sick-day banks and chronic absenteeism. It’s time to rein in this public sector perk.
Ottawa10,980 fewer public sector jobsThe Harper government announces that it has eliminated 10,980 positions within the public sector in the last six months. The...
GeneralHow to end needless labour strikes? Start with good faith negotiations.Final offer arbitration may be the best option to deal with this year’s strife
CanadaCanada’s looming battle over labourWith contracts for half a million public sector workers to be negotiated this year, things could get very ugly
WorldBig Society, big con?PM David Cameron wants to remake Britain. Critics say his plan will end up destroying the United Kingdom.
GeneralExpect more WisconsinsThe battle lines over public sector wages and benefits are being drawn in the state of Wisconsin and there is every indication the...