CUPE National Video. Bargaining during Inflation

Governments often tell public sector workers they can’t afford increasing wages when inflation is high. But that’s not true. When prices increase, government revenue also increases – from sales taxes, corporate taxes, property taxes, and more.

Employers can make people feel like they need to accept scraps, but workers deserve better. That’s why it’s so important for us to be united. If we don’t fight for fair wages now, conditions will only get worse.

When provinces impose wage restraints and austerity, our only solution is coordinated action – up to and including strike action.