Precarious Jobs in Nova Scotia: A Harsh Reality

0:00It's April 29th. This is Canada News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. A fresh report drops a harsh truth on Nova Scotia. More than 30% of paid workers are stuck in precarious gigs dealing with shaky job, security, skimpy wages, and zero benefits like pensions or sick days. These jobs hit hardest among young folks aged 20 to 24, mostly part-time hustles in the gig economy or short-term spots. Workers are grinding non-stop, but barely scraping by without that real stability, leaving them scared to push back or risk losing hours. Union's flip to script, though, members snag way fewer risky roles with solid permanent spots and full perks, especially in public sector jobs versus private ones. The numbers pull from Statistics Canada's 2024 labor survey, plus a poll of 551 workers from late June to early July. 2025, spotlighting weak rules and food service and retail that need fixing to shield everyone

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