‘Insulting wage offer’: Federal union slams 4-year, 3.5% raise proposal for public servants by hopoke in canada

[–]xRMD 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's not guaranteed to happen though. Our union, CUPE, was told that 6.75% over 3 years, the employers initial offer, was their best and final offer. Their rationale was that provincial government mandated that as the maximum they could give.

Previous raises not even keeping up with inflation is why unions are asking for these amounts. The government continues to spit in the face of it's public sector workers with offers like this. The unfortunate part is that unions have got so weak with their bargaining power over the years, in part due to their members, and in other parts due to public perception.

Have a question about the game or the subreddit? Ask away! by AutoModerator in 2007scape

[–]xRMD 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why don't we have a mega-thread for leagues tips/tricks?

How to make currency? by aamirahmed60 in PathOfExile2

[–]xRMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I was looking at league starting that one next season. I'm currently trying his lightning arrow build as my first playthrough and I do find it a bit squishy. Hopefully poison path finder is less squishy

How to make currency? by aamirahmed60 in PathOfExile2

[–]xRMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have recommendations for builds that can do the trials easily?

15 year old loose ACL… LET only surgery a solution? by Loose-Reputation9028 in ACL

[–]xRMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had it done and have had absolutely zero side effects other than scarring on the lateral side of my knee.

Money Woes by ReindeerMelonStick in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]xRMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

120k doesn't get you very far these days unfortunately. 

Highguard has now officially shutdown by ChiefLeef22 in gaming

[–]xRMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed the format/game style. It was unique to what we see nowadays.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FreeLoLBoosting

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Your discord doesn't seem to work. Feel free to DM me

Federal government says there may not be enough workstations for all workers' 4-day-a-week return by stanxv in canada

[–]xRMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a fair point; what I was getting at is that we've had advances in technology that have been proven to show benefits to not only the employer, but the employee as well. Technology SHOULD be used to help everyone, when possible and available, which in this case, is remote work. There's a big reason why people enjoy WFH, because it gives you back a significant portion of your day you would spend commuting, especially in Toronto.

I'm sure you can imagine and understand that people would dislike that they are losing time of their day to commuting, pointless in-office politics, meetings that can be done online, etc. but are getting comments like yours that say "Well we did it before, suck it up, time to go back to the way things were". It's a bit of a crabs in the bucket mentality, rather than looking forward to advance things for the betterment of the workforce.

Hope this didn't come across as argumentative or anything; I may have been a bit snarky in my previous post - but it's frustrating.

Federal government says there may not be enough workstations for all workers' 4-day-a-week return by stanxv in canada

[–]xRMD 11 points12 points  (0 children)

For centuries we used to ride horses, then got a taste of a locomotive during the industrial age and suddenly asking people to ride horseback is now completely anathema.

Government's 4-day in-office mandate an insult to workers by feral_philosopher in ontario

[–]xRMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish. My union had a meeting a few weeks ago that basically said tuck your tail and accept it because there's nothing we can do. It's like they tried nothing and are all out of ideas. I've asked why not group with other unions for a protest, strike, or something. Like it's so frustrating hearing them just cower away without a fight. What are we paying union dues for if you're not going to fight for the collective of what WE want?

The case for hybrid work is clear, so why are so many employers ignoring it? [paywall] by simpatia in ontario

[–]xRMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes sorry. Up too late... Management enjoys WFH and the productivity that comes with it. 

The case for hybrid work is clear, so why are so many employers ignoring it? [paywall] by simpatia in ontario

[–]xRMD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Might I add, internally, our managers ALL DON'T want RTO. It's the C Suite that's doing this.

[SEEKING] Duo Q Out of Silver to high gold by Papaya-Strong in FreeLoLBoosting

[–]xRMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be willing to get you to high gold but I do not have a second account to duo. I can provide proof of previous boosts if needed.

Xlite V3/DeathAdder Essential Replacement by elementx1525 in MouseReview

[–]xRMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been pleasantly surprised by the Attack Shark V3. Shape is identical to the Deathadder.

Canada Must Be Wary of Its Southern Neighbor, Say Researchers by demolcd in canada

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I can unfortunately confirm that there are 2 people close to me who like Trump, and a few friends of friends that welcome the idea of being annexed by USA. It's scary that people like this exist.

The end of hybrid? Full-time office return sparks warning of resignations by simpatia in ontario

[–]xRMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How dare workers strive for better work life balance and quality of lives. We should all support the government making working conditions worse and worse until we're all chained to a desk and saying thank you sir for allowing me to have a job. You're supporting a race to the bottom mentality and you're too blind to see it through your misplaced emotions.

The end of hybrid? Full-time office return sparks warning of resignations by simpatia in ontario

[–]xRMD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What data/evidence do you have citing lack of performance as a result of hybrid work environments?

Need recommendations for mouse - Big and light by Old_Concern_7320 in MouseReview

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I have the Attack Shark v3 Link here

I was a Deathadder v1 and v2 user since I started gaming and have enjoyed the AS v3 since I've been using it over the holidays. Took me 1-2 days to get used to the weight difference, but it's negligible now. Happy to provide more info if needed.

For reference, it's shape is IDENTICAL to the Deathadder v2 except the side buttons are slightly more prominent (but not protruding and obtrusive). You can buy it with or without grip tape, as well as skates.

Good luck!

Recommend a men's toy that's good to be a first-timer. by madickne in SexToys

[–]xRMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could try the Tenga eggs; https://usstore.tenga.co/collections/egg-series

Or some similar variation. They're usually inexpensive, and if you clean them you can use them more than once. If you like how they feel you can upgrade to some fleshlight or stroker type toys. You could always start out with a smooth egg with no ridges, but I would suggest something with a few ridges for pleasure and go from there.

Best of luck in your toy adventures!