CUPE Nova Scotia

Ensuring equality in growing sectors of the economy

February 9, 2021November 8, 2017

The caring professions and other female-dominated areas of the economy are projected to create the most jobs in Canada over the next decade. With the future of jobs increasingly female, we need to focus on raising wages and creating good jobs Read more [...]

Living wages

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017

"Imagine an Antigonish where fire departments have all the volunteers that they need, people move home from out west because they can get a good paying job here, families are reunited. People are able to take time to volunteer and Read more [...]

Swedish secrets to a strong economy

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017

It may be at odds with conventional economic views, but Sweden is showing that strong unions and greater equality are the recipe for strong economic growth. Sweden’s economy has grown an average of 3.5 per cent annually since the Social Read more [...]