Low-wage Workers

• Micro-protests across Nova Scotia call for permanent paid sick days

  In order to adhere to current public health restrictions small groups of people planned to meet up on Thursday and hold mini protests at various locations.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2021
  
• COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care reveal the need for paid sick leave

  Addressing the current crisis requires a vaccine and policies that support precarious workers, such as paid sick days, say Iffath Unissa Syed and Jesse McLaren.

  Commentary

  Jan 27, 2021
  
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• Bank of Canada warns of slower recovery for women, youth, low-wage workers

  Recessions that affect some workers and sectors unevenly tend to be longer and leave a more lasting mark on the labour market, governor Tiff Macklem said.

  Money

  Sep 10, 2020
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• Ontario minimum wage hike will result in loss of 50K jobs: provincial watchdog

  The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario warns job losses should be expected as businesses facing higher payroll costs.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2017