June 13, 2012

Machinists Urge Opposition Parties to walk out on Bill C-38 Vote!

Toronto, ON – “I’m calling on all opposition MPs to walk out of the house and not participate in the voting on Bill C-38,” said IAM Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie. Bill C-38, the ‘Jobs Growth and Long Term Prosperity Act’, or budget implementation bill, contains not just budget measures but numerous significant amendments to legislation affecting everything from environmental assessments to pensions. “Mr Harper may have the majority