The Better Work Project

Research supporting young people to make change and improve the quality of work experiences in Canada's labour market. Partnered with @OFLabour and @UFCWCanada.

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- Their emotional and mental health were being effected
- Their rights were being ignored
- They felt unsafe
- They did not feel valued
- They realized they deserved #betterwork

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Knowledge is power! Know your rights!

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Talk to someone about discrimination experienced at work! You don’t have to accept it! #youthworkers #strongertogether #betterwork

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You have a right to safe work, free from harassment or abuse. #knowyourrights #youthworkers #betterwork

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Grind culture affects young workers in so many ways. Don't be afraid to say that you need time off. #knowyourrights #grindculture #youthworkers

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Knowledge is power! Learn about your rights as a worker at https://t.co/P8ZByFnhul #knowyourrights #betterwork #youthworkers

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Young people are demanding better treatment at work! Check it out! The Star shares what we found out when we talked to young workers about their experiences in the workforce!
https://t.co/m4XIo2MzFD

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Knowing you deserve better work is key to change! Visit https://t.co/P8ZByFnhul to learn more!

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#Worktogether! Tell management about racism at work as a team #strongertogether #betterwork

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You dont have to accept any discrimination at work. Talk to someone about it! #betterwork #strongertogether #youngworkers

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When young workers are sexually harassed, it is often by people with more power than them. Visit https://t.co/P8ZByFnPjT to learn more! #betterwork #youngworkers #youthatwork

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You have rights as a young worker! Visit https://t.co/P8ZByFnhul to learn more! #betterwork #youngworkers #youthatwork

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Labour laws protect your right to minimum wage, overtime pay, breaks and more! #betterwork #strongertogether #youngworkers

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Wanna make work better? Go to https://t.co/ug36dws79E for more on:

• Your rights at work
• Ways you can make change
• How to organize or start a union with your co-workers
• Other organizations that can support you

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have you ever wondered how unions can help you at work! visit https://t.co/P8ZByFnPjT to learn more!

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visit https://t.co/P8ZByFnhul to see more about what we learned about young people in the work place and their experiences #betterwork #research #youthatwork

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Check it out! Myer Siemiatycki shares what we found out when we talked to young workers about their experiences: https://t.co/OKj3owMu5a

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Our research shows that discrimination at work is common, with one-third of young workers reporting having been discriminated against by an employer. Read the full report to learn more on the experiences of young people in the workplace. https://t.co/FsJD1DCAhC @fsc_ccf_en

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High turnover among young workers can be costly for businesses.

Our research with @betterworkca found that 45% of #YoungWorkers left jobs due to poor working conditions, and one-third reported having been discriminated against by an employer or supervisor.

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Bad managers = bad work. You don't need to put it with being treated unfairly. Make connections with other workers and fight back together ✊🪧 https://t.co/R9F1qUCWMD