YORK PROFESSORS ON HAND FOR EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE DEBATE OVER BILL 136
TORONTO, August 26, 1997 -- As the debate over the Ontario government's Bill 136 continues, York University offers the following experts to analyze the legislation and the participants in this debate:
Bob Drummond is a political science professor with extensive knowledge of Ontario politics and provincial public policy. He can discuss both the political and labour relations implications of Bill 136. He can be reached either at his office at (416) 736-2100, ext. 88843, or at home at (416) 494-3460.
Daniel Drache is a political scientist and the director of York's Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies. His research and teaching focuses on industrial policy, social policy and the effects of globalization on work and employment. He can discuss the relationship between government and private-sector restructuring, whether government downsizing will make the public sector more responsive, and can compare the Ontario experience with other jurisdictions. Prof. Drache has published numerous books, covering topics such as social and fiscal policy reform in Canada, the changing workplace, and social democratic strategies for Ontario. He can be reached at his office at (416) 736-5415.
Harry Glasbeek is a professor emeritus at York University's Osgoode Hall Law School, and an expert in labour law. He has written widely on labour law and the Canadian workplace, and is available to discuss all aspects of Bill 136. He can be reached at work, (416) 736-5559 or at home, (416) 533-8017.
Carla Lipsig-Mumme is the director of York University's Centre for Research on Work and Society, and an expert on workplace and labour issues. She has done extensive research into trade unions, the sociology of work, and trade union strategies for dealing with the changing conditions of work and employment. She is available to discuss a wide range of issues relating to Bill 136, and can be reached at the Centre at (416) 736-5612.
Graeme McKechnie is a professor in the Department of Economics and the Schulich School of Business who specializes in labour relations. He can discuss Bill 136 in terms of its impact on labour relations in Ontario, and can be reached at his office at (416) 736-2100, ext. 22451 or 33801, or via e-mail at gramck@dept.econ.yorku.ca.
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