Video: The Dangers of Public-Private Partnerships. Another Muskrat Falls in the Making?
CUPE NL hosted an online panel discussion on October 6, to discuss the new research report “Many Dangers of Public-Private Partnerships in Newfoundland and Labrador” by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Speakers included the report’s author Christine Saulnier, director of CCPA-NS. Watch the video and download a copy of the report.
What exactly is the pension issue in the extended contract offer from government?
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is trying to pass their increased Canada Pension Plan contributions onto workers by cutting the Public Service Pension Plan. This move would cancel the needed CPP enhancement for 34,000 workers in Newfoundland and Labrador.