BECAUSE:
3.
We believe that freedom from poverty is a human right. We believe in equality among all people and that everyone is entitled to social and economic security. We believe in dignity for all.
BECAUSE: • Health and safety standards are lowered when public services are privatized; and • Privatization places our members at higher risk of injuries; and • Privatization focuses on profit instead of health and safety.
NEB decision - CONCURRENCE – COVERS RESOLUTION 311
Resolution No. 311 Submitted by Local 1870 (P.E.I.)
NEB decision - CONCURRENCE
CUPE NATIONAL WILL: 1.
Join the Campaign for a Poverty Free Canada by supporting the Dignity For All Campaign; and
2.
Encourage activism and membership in this campaign from our members and locals across Canada.
Develop a fact sheet on the impacts of privatization on health and safety standards.
Resolution No. 314 Submitted by the Hospital Employees’ Union (B.C.) CUPE NATIONAL WILL: Fund a further $5 million over the next two years in the fight against privatization in order to defend our members' jobs.
BECAUSE:
BECAUSE:
• We believe that freedom from poverty is a human right. We believe in equality among all people and that everyone is entitled to social and economic security and we believe in dignity for all; and • We want a federal plan for poverty elimination that complements provincial and territorial plans; and • We want a federal anti-poverty act that ensures enduring federal commitment and accountability for results; and • We want sufficient federal investment in social security for all Canadians.
• The Ron Parks report from British Columbia proves that public private partnerships have been costing hundreds of millions of dollars more than if they had been executed publicly; and • We need to continue to educate both our members and the public about the true cost of public private partnerships; and • Public private partnerships continue to erode public service jobs; and • When public service jobs are eroded, it affects our communities.
NEB decision - COVERED RESOLUTION 310 NEB decision - COVERED BY SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION 902 Resolution No. 312 Submitted by CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador, the Okanagan Mainline District Council (B.C.)
Resolution No. 316 Submitted by Local 4207 (Ont.)
CUPE NATIONAL WILL: 1.
2.
CUPE NATIONAL WILL:
Research the connection between privatization and declining health and safety standards; and
1.
Develop educational programs to assist members facing privatization; and
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Launch a public campaign to push for the nationalization of all private enterprises, beginning with the commanding heights of the economy; and