Think Forward

The official Young Workers Blog of UFCW Canada

[Workers' Action Network NL @WorkersActionNL]

How a Raise for Workers Can Be a Win for Everybody https://t.co/6Sn5y4ZwL7 #nlpoli #canpoli #canlab #15andfairness #fairnessnl

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

Did you graduate this year? Our new study presents estimates of the cumulative earnings losses this year��s graduating class could experience in the first five years after graduation because of #COVID19. https://t.co/mEeaZZc40m #CdnEdu

[Think Forward @thinkfwd_]

TOMORROW: Global unions will join together to amplify the voices of young workers during & beyond the COVID-19 pandemic with the "New Normal: Amplifying Young Voices" webinar. Full details + how you can sign up here: https://t.co/LrT5KVOEDC #canlab #1u #YouthForward #webinar

[Fair Vote Canada 🗳 🇨🇦 @FairVoteCanada]

This is a fantastic simulation of #proportionalrepresentation.
The key question is: "Now that Canadians have elected a minority govt, will the Liberals be influenced by the NDP and the Greens, who both have called for #electoralreform?"

#elxn43
https://t.co/Hd7AKiEm5i

[CBC News Alerts @CBCAlerts]

@CBCNews NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he spoke with Justin Trudeau earlier tonight. Singh tells supporters in Burnaby, B.C., that the NDP will 'play a constructive and positive role in the new government that Canadians have chosen.'

[Think Forward @thinkfwd_]

Young workers want 2 see a range of issues addressed in this election, from tuition fees 2 affordable housing 2 dental care, says @UFCWCanada1400 member Jesse Porter. More on what young voters expect 2 hear from parties in #elxn43: https://t.co/h7P2WFR5rG #cdnpoli #polcan #canlab

[Worker Solidarity Network @WorkerSol_BC]

"This decision could have ripple effects;" Brilliant legal victory for workers' rights in ON. Hope BC employers are listening https://t.co/kkkWv3e7Rk #canlab #bcpoli #foodservice #deliverydriver

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

#StarExclusive: Rolling back labour reforms — including cancelling paid sick days and freezing the $14-an-hour minimum wage — is taking its toll on Premier Doug Ford’s popularity, a new poll suggests. https://t.co/pa64FFiiIP

[Think Forward @thinkfwd_]

A major victory for job security and fair pay in BC's health care sector. https://t.co/5ZiTdzuPBd #bcpoli #canlab #1u #LivingWage #CDNhealth

[Kathleen Monk @kathleenmonk]

Nice to hear @CQualtro give a shout out to 🇨🇦's amazing public service. Ranked 1st out of 31 countries around the 🌎 That's some ❤️ for you @psacnat @PIPSC_IPFPC @CAPE_ACEP #canlab https://t.co/4xnXMH1Wkd

[Sarah Molyneaux @Sarah_Molyneaux]

Pay equity is coming for federally regulated employees https://t.co/aUBwanbnNs #canlab #onlab #canfem

[Think Forward @thinkfwd_]

45% of Canadians are disappointed with the #USMCA, and 50% feel Canada "gave up too much" in negotiations, new @angusreidorg poll finds. More here: https://t.co/FZmoiGgkml #cdnpoli #cdnecon #canlab #1u #NAFTA #trade

[George Hoberg @ghoberg]

Nice explainer by @ctsragan Trudeau’s carbon tax rebate is smart - but complicated /via @globeandmail https://t.co/OH9wwXVNHD

[Daniel Tseghay @danieltseghay]

Ford takes on Bill 148, but there is resistance
https://t.co/QMWumyxf7v #onpoli #topoli #onlab #canlab

[Think Forward @thinkfwd_]

A fantastic, detailed explanation of the Ford govt's changes to Ontario labour laws, what they mean for workers & what's behind this rollback of workers' rights: https://t.co/003BU3sGMR #canlab #1u #onpoli #Bill148 #FightFor15

[Roz Gunn @Roz_Gunn]

So outrageous. The Changing Workplaces Review which gave us #Bill148 was a rigorous and lengthy process; this repeal has not been. #ONpoli #canlab

[Cory Judson @CoryJudson]

VOTE TODAY!

#MunicipalElections2018 #Vote

[Think Forward @thinkfwd_]

There's a reason why this post got zero RTs/Likes. Hint: Workers need paid sick days and a living wage to get by. #onpoli #Bill148 #canlab #1u https://t.co/Q7gahh1Ov9

[Ontario Chamber @OntarioCofC]

“In September and October, we are not running ground transportation and only conducting a handful of tours. This is a drastic change for the region and area that we have worked so hard to promote. It’s simply no longer sustainable” – Tour Business Owner https://t.co/ma6LsnATLL

[The Left Chapter @theleftchapter]

"What gives a business the right to profit off the labour of its employees while not compensating them in a way that allows them to live a full life, free from poverty?" #canlab #cdnpoli #onpoli #minimumwage https://t.co/azBb0qxojS

[Justice for Workers @fairwagesnow]

Only 12 weeks away from $15 #minimumwage & fairer scheduling rules coming in on January 1. @OnPoli Gov' has taken NO action yet to roll back our gains. Join OCTOBER 15, PROVINCIAL DAY OF ACTION, stand up for #15andFairness. See details: https://t.co/MfLYWOWp3K #CdnEcon #CanLab