A fight for rights: autoworkers get ready to take on the Big Three
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The Canadian Auto Workers' current contract expires on Sep 14, 1996, and the union's president Buzz Hargrove has been amassing a $50 million strike fund in case negotiations falter. The union is seeking strict limits on outsourcing and the right to veto certain executive decisions.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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The price of credit: lower-rate cards offer consumers an option
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Some Canadian banks have introduced low-rate credit cards in response to widespread criticism that average rates of 17.5% border on usury. However, the new cards may not be right for everyone. Consumers who typically pay their balances in full would not benefit from switching.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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Turning up the volume
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The friendly asset swap deal between Videotron and CFCF was progressing without any trouble until Louis Audet, head of Cogeco Inc, made a counter offer. Cogeco and Videotron are now raising the stakes in bids to buy all of CFCF.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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