Young Workers Blog: A Doug Ford government would hurt young workers
With the Ontario election just over a month away, young voters across the province are looking at the three main parties to determine which party will help improve our lives.
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UFCW engages students, young workers at George Brown Labour Fair
Toronto – April 14, 2018 – Canada’s leading union for young workers had a strong presence at this year’s George Brown College Labour Fair in Toronto, where UFCW Canada activists conducted workshops on the plight of migrant workers in Canada and engaged young workers on how they can make a difference in their workplaces.
Young Workers Blog: It's time to toss tuition
Today young workers are facing a labour market where 70 percent of newly-created jobs require some form of post-secondary education. In the last 20 years, tuition fees have increased by 137 percent.
Young Workers Blog: Union advocacy is vital to helping workers thrive
As an airport worker, I often hear my colleagues say that “there is nothing working class people can do” to affect change when it comes to politics.
Young Workers Blog: Here’s what millennials want in 2018
A recent study by the World Economic Forum polled young Canadians from across the country on issues regarding the economy, governance, values, technology, and work.
Young activist reflects on recent YIP experience
Vaughan, Ont. – January 24, 2018 – UFCW Local 1006A member and youth activist Rechev Browne recently participated in the UFCW Canada Young-Workers Internship Program (YIP). Below he shares his experience completing the program over the last two years.
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