Dec. 1: National officers' statement on World AIDS Day
On the heels of CUPE's first Human Rights Conference in Vancouver, November 23-26,CUPE members and all Canadians are entering a month during which human rights' issues will be highlighted through a series of commemorative days. Additional info on CUPE National website

Nov. 30: Cutting Back on Adding Value
Thanks to a major change in direction by the B.C. government that began five years ago, value added companies like C&C are no longer guaranteed the the trees they once were. Additional info on TheTyee website

4 Good Reasons To Boycott Bottled Water
Many bottled water brands would have you believe their water is purer and cleaner than what comes out of your tap. In fact, tap water is scrutinized, tested and regulated for contaminants and harmful substances to a much greater degree than bottled water, which falls under the Food and Drug Act. More info on thesoko website

Russian reporter who criticized Chechnya war assassinated
October 7, 2006
A Russian journalist known for her critical coverage of President Vladimir Putin and his government's campaign in Chechnya was shot to death Saturday in the elevator of her Moscow apartment building, officials said. Anna Politkovskaya, an investigative reporter, had written a book that documented widespread abuse of civilians by government troops in Chechnya. Additional info on CBC website

Arar Report: What's Missing?
September 22, 2006
Dozens of 'omissions' conceal what kind and how much info was denied the public. On Monday, Justice Dennis O'Connor released his report on Canada's involvement in the detention, deportation and torture of Maher Arar. Additional info on The Tyee website