Privatization Watch - October/November 2011
Dec 6, 2011 04:08 PM
Privatization Watch is a monthly bulletin tracking the latest news about P3s, contracting out and other attacks on public services. The bulletin also profiles public alternatives to privatization.
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In this issue:
- P3 water project sinks in Abbotsford
- Alberni Valley campaign sinks P3 – keeps water public
- Abbotsford joins BC lobby to cut P3 strings from federal infrastructure funding
- Abbotsford packs the hall for public water
- Citizen takes on Abbotsford City Hall over P3 plan
- P3 water – Public money used to push private option in Abbotsford
- Feds get failing grade on drinking water protection
- Municipalities across Canada raise concerns about CETA
- CETA 2011 tour wraps up in December with London and Charlottetown dates
- Health care: 94% of Canadians - including Conservatives - choose public over for-profit solutions
- Privatization: the wrong direction for patients
- The truth about health care: Public Medicare is sustainable
- President of Britain's UNISON tells health care workers: Beware of privatization!
- Contracted-in NS road work cuts costs in half
- Regina curbside recycling should be publicly delivered
- Keep it Public! Our Proposal for Curbside Recycling in Regina
- Panelists share info and inspire at Child Care Sector meeting
Privatization Watch relies on the eyes and ears of CUPE members and staff in communities - whether it's recognizing the early warning signs of privatization, or exposing the flaws in a P3 that's underway. Let us know what's happening in your local, your community and your workplace.
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