Good Jobs Summit: Saturday, October 4, 2014
How do we create good jobs in Canada?That's the main question for the first ever Good Jobs Summit, being hosted this weekend by Unifor (and in partnership with Ryerson University, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Canadian Federation of Students).Here's the run down of the day's events:Starting at 9:30 a.m. we'll being with the Good Jobs Discussion which will take on a student perspective, followed by the event's keynote speech by civil rights activist, Van Jones.In the afternoon, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne will speak.Afterwards, The Ryersonian will be covering four workshops on topics like "Unemployed Under 30" and "Just Graduated." Take a peek at our other live blogs to see those.Tweet our reporters Jeanie (@maitranjean), Janelle (@thejanellezone), Traynor (@TweetTraynor) and Sissi (@SissiWang3) with your questions and comments.
-
I would be happy to pay tuition if it guaranteed a job. Our issue is with thinking university prepares us, when in fact, it no longer does.by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 2:29:38 PM -
-
-
-
PS, post-secondary ed doesn't need to be free. If you'd like an alternative view on PSE, watch this: tvo.org/video/205014/k…. #GoodJobsby Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 2:33:30 PM
-
Okay, back to Allen, who is still giving life lessons to the audience.by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 2:34:31 PM
-
-
-
-
Yussuff says young people are working alongside full time employees, doing same job, for less pay, no benefits, and no job security.by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 2:40:59 PM
-
-
-
-
-
He says we need all levels of government to be involved in green jobs. This was on seat beside me. #goodjobs http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzHFCzMCIAAHglU.jpg
by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 2:47:28 PM -
-
-
-
Next up is @VanJones68 . He's a civil rights activist and was former advisor to Obama. Was also subject to @FoxNews smear campaign.by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 2:49:58 PM
-
Van Jones video: We tell black men they can be 4 things. Hustler, basketball player, rapper, Barak Obama. "What if there was a 5th option?"by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 2:51:54 PM
-
Intro video to Van Jones speech. Focus on young black men's employment. vine.co/v/OKzJh5ljb0x
by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 2:53:09 PM -
YesWeCode.org is @VanJones68 employment initiative for young black men. He's getting standing ovation. #GoodJobsby Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 2:54:04 PM
-
Jones says we're the crazy people who get up on a Saturday morn to do work. #goodjobs http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzHG1qVIcAAjRXy.jpg
by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 2:55:18 PM -
-
-
Jones joking about terms "Precarious workers" and "temp jobs." Precarious means you're scared everyday. Wage is temp but anxiety is constantby Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 2:58:19 PM
-
-
-
-
Jones: Young kids of colour with gifts to offer feel themselves to be like strangers and enemies in the only place they call home.by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 3:03:17 PM
-
-
-
-
Jones: Says some would argue that those kids don't want these jobs. Gets them to want it by asking how many of them have downloaded and app.by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 3:27:06 PM
-
Jones then calls them suckers when none say they've uploaded an app themselves. Tells them they're making some1 else $$ when they're broke.by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 3:28:06 PM
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
This is a joint byline.
Ryersonian staff are responsible for the news website edited and produced by final-year undergraduate and graduate journalism students at Ryerson University.
It features all the content from the weekly campus newspaper, The Ryersonian, and distributes news and online multimedia, including video newscasts from RyersonianTV.
Ryersonian.ca also provides videos, images, and other interactive material in partnership with the School of Journalism. 
