Labor
3 articles

Trades
Cape Breton nursing home workers strike halts construction
Construction on the new $115 million, 144-bed Northside Community Guest Home in Sydney Mines has ground to a halt.
Rick Donovan·May 14, 2026

Industry
The AI Paradox: Data Shows Automation Is Boosting Demand for Skilled Trade Jobs
Contrary to fears of displacement, the AI boom is creating a surge in demand for skilled trade workers. A detailed data analysis shows why the people who build the physical world are more valuable than ever in the digital age.
Rick Donovan·March 31, 2026

Trades
Progressive Capitalism Is a Talking Point, Not a Solution for the Skilled Trades
Progressive capitalism seeks to solve the industrial workforce crisis, but it's a theoretical blueprint that will fail without a ground-level revolution in how we value and train skilled tradespeople. No economic philosophy from on high can, by itself, solve the skills gap plaguing our industries.
Rick Donovan·March 30, 2026