Jargon-laden Throne Speech hints at mass privatization
BURNABY— This year’s Speech from the Throne leaves no doubt that the BC Liberal government has completely ignored all expert evidence to date about the folly of public-private partnerships (P3s) and intends to push ahead with a misguided agenda of mass privatization, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees. “As usual, the Throne Speech is […]
UVic rally for public services, free collective bargaining
VICTORIA—Whistles blew, sirens wailed and hundreds of leaflets were handed out at a rally at UVic on February 8. CUPE members from six BC universities joined allies in Victoria to raise awareness about threats to public services. The rally occurred in the wake of more privatization threats at the University of Victoria and anger about […]
