Unemployment
What does it mean to be unemployed?
“Unemployment is the condition of one who is capable of working, actively seeking work, but unable to find any work”.
What is job security?
“A state where you know that your job with an employer is secure and that you can remain in gainful employment in the future unlikely to be dismissed or made redundant.”
What is a TFW?
What does unemployment frequently lead to?
-Material and social deprivation
-Psychological stress
-Adoption of health threatening coping behaviours
-Depression
-Anxiety
-Increased suicide rates
What does job insecurity lead to?
-Exhaustion (burnout)
-General mental/psychological problems
-Poor self-rated health
-Somatic complaints
What has been the worst year on record for young people to get a summer job?
2024
What coping behaviours could you see in someone who is unemployed?
Unemployment increases the likelihood of turning to un-healthy coping behaviours such as tobacco use and problem drinking.
What does excessive hours of work increase chances of?
Excessive hours of work increase chances of physiological and psychological problems such as sleep deprivation, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
What date are the regulations regarding TFW's changing?
September 26th.
Unemployment often leads to material deprivation and poverty by reducing income and removing benefits previously provided by one’s employer.
Unemployment rate this past August was its highest since what year? (excluding the covid era)
2017
Temporary workers applications will be denied if the unemployment rate is what, or higher?
6%
What does employment provide for us?
Employment provides income, a sense of identity, and helps to structure day to day life.
In 2016, how many Canadians had a regular or permanent full time job?
Less than two thirds of Canadians
How long are the permits that are going to be granted to TFW's after September 26th?
What was it before?
1 year, compared to the 2 years it is now.