The pains of privatization

Any errors and the opinions presented in this paper are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives or other ESP partners. [...] Stinson is currently on the national board of directors of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women. [...] She is the chief writer of this report and has been associated with numerous studies relating to the well-being of health care workers in BC, including The Workplace Anti-Stress Guide and Without Foundation: How Medicare Is Undermined by Gaps and Privatization of Community and Continuing Care. [...] The workers are employed in housekeeping and food service jobs in the Greater Vancouver area and represent the demographics of the workforce. [...] The government policy of contracting out health care support services is jeopardizing the health and well-being of workers, their families, and patients and residents in BC facilities.