Activism & Campaigns
Throughout
the history of the labour movement, political and social activism have been forever linked. CEP Local 401 understands that
while striving for just and safe conditions in our workplace is of great importance and highest priority, it is
enhanced by being active in the community - whether politically or socially. Below are activist campaigns sponsored
by CEP National, the CLC, or other like-minded organizations.
Pharmacare
How many of you take prescription drugs to assist
in your standard of health? It is fair to say that many of us would answer yes to this question? Of late,
groups from all over Canada have been calling for a government-sponsored National Prescription-drug program. This would be
the natural enhancement to Medicare where our hospital stays and doctors visits are paid for through the Province. As
we are all so aware, more and more treatments require out of hospital prescription drug regiments. This cost is becoming
harder for those that have insurance, but close to impossible if you do not. To become involved in this hugely important issue,
click on the link below:
pharmacare
Pensions
With the current economic crisis,
pension plans - both for private sector workers and public sector workers - are getting crushed. At the same time, pension
laws in Canada are still stuck in the past. CEP is committed to lobbying all levels of government to ensure that pension
plans are not abused by unconscionable pension fund managers and big business interests that are more interested in squeezing
working Canadians. Please become involved by clicking on the link below:
pensions (CEP)
pensions (CLC)