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Over the years, provincial auditors across the country have questioned the financial rationale for using public-private partnerships (P3s) to build public infrastructure.

The National Advisory Committee on Pensions works to build the capacity of CUPE, the labour movement and our allies to promote, defend and improve pension plans. They provide advice on how to assist union trustees and pension activists in analyzing information to improve pension plans, including new developments and issues in pension funds and investments.

National Contracting Out and Privatization Coordinating Committee’s overall goal is to fight public private partnerships and other forms of privatization on behalf of CUPE members and their communities across the country. Educating and organizing members is key to this goal. The committee coordinates, reviews successes, strategizes and develops resources to combat contracting out and privatization.

Canada’s cities and towns are the bedrock of our country. They are responsible for the infrastructure and services that keep us safe and healthy. But our cities and towns are being held back. Underfunding, downloading and privatization threaten our social and economic fabric.

After wages, pensions and benefits are the biggest monetary items in a collective agreement. Usually, the specific provisions of a pension or benefits plan are laid out in a plan booklet, not the collective agreement. This is why it is important to include details about pension and benefits rights in your local’s agreement. Download a copy of Pensions and benefits (Section I of the Bargaining Equality binder). It includes checklists, a fact sheet, and examples of contract language from CUPE locals.

Every Canadian deserves to retire in dignity with a decent retirement income. Defined benefit pension plans are the best and most efficient way to provide a secure and predictable income for CUPE members and all Canadian workers. They’re an essential part of Canada’s pension system. CUPE is dedicated to protecting and strengthening our member’s pension plans, and helping ensure all Canadians have a secure retirement income.