If People Counted (Popular Economics) Course

Facilitator: Janelle Ho-Shing

If People Counted! Economics Through a Union Lens

“Power goes to two poles – to those who’ve got the money and those who’ve got the people.”

Imagine that you live in an economy that works for everyone, where jobs are enjoyable, prices of basic needs are affordable and the minimum wage brings an annual income above the poverty line.

What would the economy be like if it was not built on the accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few people? Would the current federal budget be constructed the way it currently is? Would pension plans be on the chopping block?

Who said learning about economics can’t be fun! Join us for this interactive course where we will put the “popular” back in “economics” and debunk the myth that only economists and politicians can understand and make decisions about our economic lives!

Using popular education techniques and drawing from our collective knowledge, we will learn the basics of economics and the impact of the economy on our union, our workplaces and our communities.