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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

Employment Inequalities Will Persist Until More Industries Unionize (The Maple)

In late August, Statistics Canada released several updates to its ongoing “Quality of Employment in Canada” publication. These data drops include articles related to average wages, workers earning low pay and training participation, along with material covering perceived job security, paid leave entitlement, and medical and dental benefits coverage.  The statistical agency’s frequent updates in this series provide timely and broad snapshots of job quality in Canada. As the latest figures indicate, workers have made some gains in the post-pandemic economy, but longstanding inequalities persist ... CLICK HERE for the full story

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