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Valium time: unions declare war on Ontario's labor proposals

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The Canadian Auto Workers union is striking to pressure General Motors and Ford Motor to express opposition to impending changes in labor law. The changes would inhibit the power of labor in the workplace. Chrysler has expressed support for labor unions.

Labor relations, General Motors Corp., GM, Ford Motor Co., Labor policy, F, Canadian Auto Workers, Labour policy

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Partners in power

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Free trade works as an economic theory, but many believe that in reality it will only create problems. It is argued that free trade is necessary to take advantage of the steady growth in global trade since the end of World War II.

Evaluation, Cover Story, Commercial treaties, Trade agreements

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Trading in signals

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The US appears to be stalling in its efforts to wrap up a three-way trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. Analysts say George Bush fears a backlash due to the country's poor economy.

United States, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Mexico, International trade, Bush, George H.W.

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