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Civic Dialogue / 公民對談

Democracy is based on a healthy civil society whose members are willing to engage themselves in the public process. This blog presents thoughts on public affairs and invites anyone interested to comment.

Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Labour Movement At A Turning Point?

The BC Liberals government, as predicted by many, has passed a legislation to stop the teacher strike. Not surprisingly, the BCTF and other unions have pledged to continue their resistance. This war between a right-wing government and the left-wing unions started the day when the NDP was driven out of power by the Liberals, and we are not even close to seeing an end to it. All evidence indicates that the government has no intention to step back; it has been a clear policy of the BC Liberals to "crush" the powerful unions. With legislative weapon in their hands, and not a bit hesitating to use it, the BC Liberals seem to be winning the various battles so far. Is labour movement in BC at a turning point? Or is this only a temporary political setback, until the NDP returns to power?

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