A Record Number Of Canadians Are Facing Retirement
Canada is facing record retirements from an aging labour force amid high job vacancies and historically low unemployment.
Canada is facing record retirements from an aging labour force amid high job vacancies and historically low unemployment.
A demonstration is planned at Grand Parade on April 13, at 12:30 p.m, followed by a march to Province House.
From dental care to new housing projects, the federal government’s massive spending programs won’t work properly unless they have a plan for labour.
The group once known as “Fight for Fifteen and Fairness Halifax” has rebranded as “Justice for Workers Nova Scotia” as it changes its demands. It’s now asking provincial leaders to implement a $20/hour minimum wage.
There are now only seven new entrants into the labour force for every 10 retirees. In 1990, there were 20 new entrants for every 10 retirees.
The province recently brought back a program that covers up to four sick days for Nova Scotians. But NSFL President Danny Cavanagh says that doesn’t go far enough.
Restaurants Canada VP Luc Erjavec says New Brunswick’s planned minimum wage hike ‘comes at most inopportune time.’
Health Minister Dorothy Shephard says that, as of late Friday, about 325 employees within the Horizon and Vitalité health networks did not meet the province’s new vaccination mandate.
The Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives’ latest report on “living wage” shows Haligonians must make at least $22.05 an hour to meet their basic household needs.
In an ad posted this week, The Barn Coffee and Social House says it will give the bonus cash to anyone hired by September 15 who sticks around until the end of a trial period.