Many governmental programs are better than private ones. In health care, for instance, Medicare has lower overhead costs than private HMOs, and delivers more health care to an individual for a given dollar, because HMOs need to extract profit from each dollar spent. Savings that are promised as the result of privatization often come at the cost of diminished quality in programs and services offered. Savings school districts could make through purchasing practices or changes in the price of commodities are not passed on to the district and taxpayers, but instead show up as increased corporate profits. Many district experiences with subcontracting include high rates of turnover, the use of less qualified personnel, and a diminished sense of educational community.
Privatization undermines collective bargaining.
Employment practices should encourage a living wage, health care and retirement as human rights. Conclusion Many of the promises of privatization fail to survive close examination, especially as it applies to public education. WEAC firmly believes that private sector providers should not displace the jobs of public employees. A Closer Look. School Food Service and Nutrition.