professional: Hire Someone, or Do It Yourself? - 04/30/12 07:22 AM
When it comes to somethings around the home, we often end up doing a lot of the work ourselves.  But should we do-it-yourselfers really do all the work.   There are some jobs where a professional may be required.  These would include any job that might be dangerous or where a mistake would be very costly.  Some jobs are simply not worth the risk.  Some tasks to reconsider before doing: • Major electrical work• Any plumbing that involves work under the house• Siding work that requires scaffolding higher than two stories• Labor intensive work that may be overly difficult, such as … (6 comments)

professional: Large Associations Aid with Public Safety and Service - 11/18/09 12:49 PM
The union representing Airdrie's Emergency Services insists their decision to join the International Association of Fire Fighters  was not driven by a desire to become adversarial or confrontational with their employer, the City of Airdrie.  Airdrie's Emergency Services is not looking for big wage increases or grievances, that's not been part their efforts to organize Airdrie firefighters.  Firefighters have become have become a partner with the city. The International Association of Fire Fighters promotes the concept that labour relations are a partnership.
Airdrie's Emergency Services voted Nov. 4 to join the International Association of Fire Fighters and the motion passed with 79 … (0 comments)