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Understanding labour shortages

When the pandemic began, Canada was hit with a wave of job losses. The labour market recovered these jobs by the end of 2021. Very quickly, however, economists who had been concerned about pandemic-related unemployment started to raise concerns about the opposite problem – labour shortages.

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New Labour Force Survey exposes equity gaps

The Labour Force Survey, carried out monthly by Statistics Canada, recently expanded the demographic data they collect to improve our understanding of employment equity, and specifically to address gaps for Black and racialized workers.

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Provincial finances improve, but spending does not

The financial situation for the provinces improved dramatically over the past year. When added together, 2021 provincial budget forecasts estimated a total deficit of $76 billion for the 2021 fiscal year. But the 2022 provincial budgets revealed that actual deficits for 2021 were only $24 billion.

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COVID-19 Health and Safety Practices

If you’re working during this pandemic, it’s essential that your employer takes additional health and safety precautions to limit exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. This applies whether you are returning to the workplace, or you never left. The following provides general guidance and leading practices for CUPE members to consider as we continue to work through the time of COVID-19.

Minute of silence to be held for Victoria Salvan, the first patient attendant to die from COVID-19

At 2 pm this Friday, April 24, workers at the Grace Dart CHSLD will hold a minute of silence to pay tribute to their colleague who passed away from COVID-19 exactly one week ago. Victoria Salvan had 28 years’ experience and had been redoubling her efforts since the start of the health crisis to take care of residents in her CHSLD.

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Fair taxes and municipal revenues

Local governments in Canada continue to face growing demand for services that outstrips their ability to raise revenues. Federal support for infrastructure investments helps, but it only goes so far. Ultimately, other sustainable and permanent progressive revenue sources are needed.

Inflation calculator: How much have I lost?

Is your pay keeping pace with inflation, or are you falling behind? If the value of your wages doesn’t increase faster than the cost of living, the purchasing power of your pay, known as “real wages,” hasn’t grown. This tool lets you calculate the value of your real wage or salary, after adjusting for changes in consumer prices.

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Popular Economics: A fair economy is a strong economy

Discussions about the economy shouldn’t be dominated by banks and corporations. Join the conversation about how the economy can work for Canadian workers, our families, and our communities. CUPE’s Popular Economics videos shed light on basic economic issues, and how they affect all of us.