On DriveTest Strike, Liberals Dither, Delay and Deny Action
(December 11, 2009) Progressive Conservative MPP Jim Wilson (Simcoe-Grey) says the McGuinty Liberals are dithering, delaying and denying action when it comes to ending Ontario’s 17 week old DriveTest strike. In Question Period Thursday, Wilson appealed to the government to pass his back-to-work bill so that driving instructors, small businesses and truck drivers aren’t forced out of work before Christmas.
CLICK 'READ MORE' FOR ADDITIONAL VIDEOS (November 30, 2009) As hundreds marched on the lawns at Queen’s Park, Progressive Conservative MPP Jim Wilson (Simcoe-Grey) asked the Deputy Premier if the McGuinty Government would intervene and end the DriveTest strike that has entered its 16th week.
PC MPP calls on McGuinty Liberals to pass his back-to-work bill
(November 26, 2009) Progressive Conservative MPP Jim Wilson (Simcoe-Grey) cited a few good reasons in the Legislature today as to why the McGuinty Liberals should pass his bill to send striking DriveTest workers back-to-work. The text of his statement is as follows:
With over 368,000 Ontarians affected, Wilson and Klees say it’s time to end the dispute
(November 23, 2009) Progressive Conservative MPP Jim Wilson (Simcoe-Grey) introduced legislation today that would end the 14 week old strike between DriveTest and its 600 employees. The bill passed First Reading by a vote of 14-0, with Liberal and NDP MPPs abstaining.
