Lighter Wallet? Low Wages, Not High Taxes, To Blame

bsichel — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:14:34 +0000

Analysts say 'bracket creep' much less of a concern than stagnant wages

Nova Scotians are going to feel their belts get a little bit tighter in the new year.

But according to some experts, stagnant wages – and not tax increases – are to blame.

“[P]eople can't make ends meet because wages are too low in this province,” said Christine Saulnier of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) - Nova Scotia office.

Demonstration Against Bill C-10

Glen Canning — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:00:19 +0000

Subhead:

Defend Pay Equity

Sat Feb 28

city:

Halifax

Venue:

In front of The Westin Halifax

Address:

1181 Hollis Street

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Tony Tracy - 902-455-2965

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The Provincial Liberals are having their AGM at the Westin Hotel in Halifax this weekend, and federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatiieff and other Federal Liberal MPs will be in attendance.

Join the fight to challenge the wage roll-backs and threats to pay equity mandated by Bill C-10. Bill C-10 threatens workers’ rights, women’s rights and human rights!!