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Counterpoint

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Counterpoint is CUPE’s national quarterly newsletter. Counterpoint has been designed to bring you news on issues important to CUPE members from a national perspective.

When private goes public – community wins

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Quick thinking saves lives

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Fighting privatization one conversation at a time

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Mark Hancock November 2016

A new blueprint for national solidarity in bargaining

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An improved Strike Fund for all CUPE members

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Changes to Bill C-51 may not be what were promised

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Two decades of fighting for pay equity in Quebec

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British Columbia election campaign update

Feb 24, 2017 Political Action

Good quality jobs mean good quality education

Feb 24, 2017 Post-Secondary Education, Precarious work

CUPE heads to court to protect Ontarians against hydro privatization

Feb 24, 2017 Political Action

New attack on good pensions

Feb 24, 2017 Pensions

Seasons of Solidarity

Feb 24, 2017 

“Enough is enough”- Ontario health care staff fighting to curb workplace violence

Feb 24, 2017 Health and Safety, Health Care

CUPE 1858 shines light on mental health issues

Feb 24, 2017 Health and Safety

Manitoba Labour Movement Faces Threats to Collective Bargaining

Feb 24, 2017 Collective Bargaining

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