Bargaining in the recession is tough, read how investing in the public sector can help the economic recovery. Good news about EI – your local may be eligible for a EI rebate – check it out! Casual employees are often the employers’ answer to cheap labour, but this issue describes CUPE’s victory in protecting casual workers in New Brunswick – where they are also fighting back against government imposed wage controls. This issue announces CUPE’s Guide to negotiating privatization protection – to assist locals fight back at the bargaining table.