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Webinar looks at growing threat of privatization

Webinar looks at growing threat of privatizationYou’re invited to a Canadian Labour Congress webinar about the dangers of privatization and the need to protect and expand public services.

The COVID-19 crisis has exposed the devastating effects of privatization in our communities, including in long-term care. The pandemic has also highlighted the importance of public services.

Join a panel of experts to hear about the findings of a new CLC report on privatization, and discuss how we can work together to strengthen public services. 

When: July 28, 2020 2-3 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MYsEZToiSlOzz5N0JXIVTQ

Panelists:

  • Emily Norgang, CLC Task Force on New Forms of Privatization
  • Amanda Vyce, Senior Research Officer, CUPE
  • Andrew McNeill, National Representative, National Union of Public and General Employees

Our union was a member of the CLC Task Force on New Forms of Privatization, which produced For the Public Good: The growing threat of privatization and workers’ proposals to protect our future.

You can download the task force’s report here and the report summary here.

Simultaneous interpretation will be provided.

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