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Tabletalk, CUPE’s Bargaining Resource, returns this month with the latest bargaining and benefits information from CUPE research.


Second opinion services threaten public health care

Insurance companies are offering you a second opinion on your diagnosis, but for a price. CUPE Research explains how it works, and the potential risks.

Ensuring benefits for active workers 65+

The workforce is aging, but workers over the age of 65 may not be assured the same benefits as their younger colleagues. Does your collective agreement need updating to protect your senior members?

Plus, in this issue’s Innovative Language, learn about contract language to ensure workers’ incomes are protected during emergencies.

All these bargaining tips and more in the latest issue of Tabletalk!

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