Bring our work in house: How to stop contracting out
Privatization is on the rise. But we can fight back and bring our jobs and services in house, where they belong.
Bring our work in house: How to stop contracting out gives CUPE members the tools they need to end privatization. It covers the benefits of in-house services, gives tips on engaging members and developing a plan, and shares practical ways to make a winning case.
The guide is part of a toolkit that includes a new Union Education workshop. In this course, members learn about contracting in and map out the steps to bring jobs and services in house in their workplace.
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Economy at Work
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Contracting out and public-private partnerships are risky and expensive. They make our public services less accountable to the communities they serve. With privatization, costs rise, quality suffers, and local control is weakened.
Every worker deserves to retire with dignity. We are advocating for better funding—not cuts—for the retirement income seniors rely on.
Unfair practices—like the gender wage gap—are still a reality for too many workers. It’s our responsibility to advocate for pay equity in all workplaces, for all Canadians.
A lay-off notice shouldn’t force workers into poverty. An EI system that actually works would give Canadians a reliable safety net while looking for their next job.
Trump’s tariffs hurt workers and economies on both sides of the border. It’s time to protect the workers, industries, and Canadians bearing the brunt of Trump’s attacks.
Workers are the backbone of our economy. That’s why labour deserves a seat at the table when governments—federal, provincial, and municipal—are making decisions about budgets and funding.
The impacts of AI systems and other digital technologies depend on how they are used. These technologies have the potential to improve workers’ lives. When controlled by people, AI systems could help workers deliver quality public services. Left unchecked, AI and other digital innovations can have harmful consequences for work quality and workers’ rights.