COMMONS WORK 1 - The War on Workers
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Mar 20, 2024 The podcast delves into the challenges faced by workers in Canada, including the rise of gig work and temp agencies, the exploitation of temporary foreign workers, and the continuous squeeze on wages and benefits. It explores the historical trajectory of labor conditions in Canada post-World War II, critiques the practice of categorizing workers as contractors, and questions the existence of a war on workers amid economic transformations.
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Past Jobs
- Arshy Mann and Jordan Cornish discuss their past work experiences.
- Cornish made over 50,000 burritos while working at Mucho Burrito for seven years.
Barista Life
- Arshy Mann disliked working at Tim Hortons due to rude customers.
- Noor Azrieh, however, enjoyed being a barista.
Migrant Workers
- In Qatar, service jobs are primarily filled by migrant workers.
- Noor Azrieh observes similar dynamics in Canada, albeit with differing severity.