Author: alison taylor
September 14, 2019. Students balance school and work. The Star.Statistics Canada: Percentage of Canadian workers earning minimum wage has doubled since 1998
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September 13, 2019. Statistics Canada: Percentage of Canadian workers earning minimum wage has doubled since 1998.
https://pressprogress.ca/statistics-canada-percentage-of-canadian-workers-earning-minimum-wage-has-doubled-since-1998/
The BC government announced an investment of $9 million toward co-op and work integrated learning for public post-secondary
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June 10, 2019. The BC government announced an investment of $9 million toward co-op and work integrated learning for public post-secondary institutions. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019AEST0077-001205
Thousands join effort to stop international student from being deported for ‘working too hard,’ he says.
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May 24, 2019. Thousands join effort to stop international student from being deported for ‘working too hard,’ he says.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/international-student-deportation-work-permit-1.5149434
Number of temp workers jumped by 50% in last 20 years, StatsCan
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May 14, 2019. Number of temp workers jumped by 50% in last 20 years, StatsCan says.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/temporary-workers-employment-1.5135310?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar
Purpose as well as paycheck
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April 11, 2019. Purpose as well as paycheck. A new report from Gallup and Bates College shows most students want to find a sense of purpose in their work, but they aren’t always succeeding.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/04/11/gallup-bates-report-shows-graduates-want-sense-purpose-careers
Eliminating interest on B.C. student loans
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February 2019. Eliminating interest on B.C. student loans.
https://studentaidbc.ca/news/general/eliminating-interest-bc-student-loans
“Rights for Students at Work and Resources”
StandardResources on Rights for Student Workers
British Columbia
Worker Solidarity Network
The Worker Solidarity Network consists of non-unionized and precarious workers across B.C. that advocate for our rights and interests as workers while taking collective action to improve labour standards for all.
Podcast of Session on Rights for Students at Work
Co-hosted by HWS researchers and UBC’s Centre for Student Involvement and Careers on “Rights for Students at Work” on February 24, 2020.
Panelists: (Left to Right) Pam Charron (RAN), Laura Cipolato (UFCW), Nick Thornton (UBC), Velia Altamira (UBC)
Listen to the Podcast Highlights from our February panel (~8 minutes).
COVID-19 and work
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Supports for students during the
COVID-19 Pandemic
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- Support for Students and Recent Graduates Impacted by COVID-19
- See COVID-19 resource page on website of the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning
- Retail Action Network Website (worker rights)
.UBC
- Student resources
- International Students
- See changes to BC Employment Standards Act re. unpaid, job protected leave due to illness and injury.
- Right to refuse unsafe work during COVID-19
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University of Toronto
Student Specific Supports
U of T
Mental Health Supports
Goodtotalk
For post-secondary students
1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
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Talk4healing
Indigenous specific helpline 1-855-554-HEAL
Recent publication
“It’s all good (unless it’s not): mental health tips and self-care strategies for your undergrad years” by Nicole Malette (UBC Press) (also available as free, open access PDF).
UBC Student Services Career Equity Guides
Career resources for students of colour, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ students.
https://students.ubc.ca/career/career-resources/career-resources-colour-disabilities-lgbtq