#privatization

#privatization

Frank Bisignano asserts he has never considered privatizing the Social Security Administration.

The nominee emphasizes his commitment to timely beneficiary payments during the Senate hearing.

GEO Group profits from immigration detention while resisting fair pay for detainees, impacting their wages and working conditions.

Siptu plans a strike on April 2-3 affecting Bord na Móna Recycling's waste collection services due to privatization concerns.

The strike at BIMM underscores the detrimental effects of treating higher education as a profit-driven enterprise.

Bord na Móna Recycling has been sold to KWD Recycling, ensuring worker conditions remain unchanged.

The conflict over water access brings attention to systemic inequalities exacerbated by privatization and austerity measures.

Censorship in prison communications has increased, limiting outside contact for individuals incarcerated.

Nordstrom's founding family is privatizing the retail chain with support from a Mexican retailer, ensuring control over its legacy and future.

The proposed solution to Canada Post's problems is to sell it off, as minor improvements won't solve deep-rooted financial issues.

Republican initiatives in Congress aim to restrict telework for federal employees and challenge existing labor agreements.

The Elizabeth line will be operated by a joint venture led by a Japanese company starting May 2025, emphasizing public transport's quality and sustainability.

Voters in Liechtenstein have decisively chosen to withdraw state funding from Radio Liechtenstein, signaling a major shift in the country’s media funding model.

Tokyo Metro's IPO marked Japan's largest since 2018, with shares soaring 47% and raising $2.3bn for the government.

The future ownership of the water industry should involve a citizens' assembly for greater democratic engagement and public influence.

Moving to private management through RAD is a promising solution for improving NYCHA public-housing complexes.

Toronto's west end continues private garbage collection despite concerns over cost and negotiation power.

City commits to $289 million contract with GFL Environmental for garbage collection despite feasibility studies for in-house services.

JD Vance supports potential privatization of veteran healthcare to increase flexibility for veterans.

Thames Water's debt has ballooned to £15.2bn since its 1989 privatization, raising concerns about financial management and infrastructure investment.

The privatization of liquor sales in Alberta dramatically reshaped the liquor landscape, presenting lucrative retail opportunities. Ontario is eyeing the Alberta model for potential reforms.

Access to free government-provided weather forecasts is at risk of privatization, potentially limiting access to essential information for average Americans.

Privatised British water companies were as unpopular in the past as they are now due to mismatched rewards, service quality, and infrastructure problems.

Marine Le Pen's National Rally plans to privatise French public television and radio if winning the majority in the parliament.