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.
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The real number of unemployed people is closer to 2 million when you account for "discouraged" job seekers and those in between jobs.by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 3:57:04 PM
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Retail is Canada's lead employment sector. These types of jobs usually have low wages, little to zero benefits and less stability.by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 3:58:49 PM
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Average real wage levels have stagnated for an entire generation. Taking inflation into account, you're earning what you're parents did.by Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 4:00:01 PM
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We're on break now. We'll be back at 1 p.m. with another keynote speech. This time from @Kathleen_Wynne #GoodJobsby Traynor via twitter 10/4/2014 4:03:40 PM
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At #GoodJobs summit @Kathleen_Wynne chatting with people prior to speech #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzHkSkTCQAE4lcq.jpg
by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:04:01 PM -
Myself and @maitranjean will be live blogging @Kathleen_Wynne speech at #GoodJobs summit for @theryersonianby David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:05:46 PM
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The crowd is starting to pour into MAC @RyersonU - speech is supposed to start at 1pm #GoodJobs #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job…by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:07:15 PM
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At the #GoodJobs Summit. @kathleen_wynne about to speak. Follow @vidchen and myself as we live blog her presentation. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzHlJZnIYAAMZD4.jpg
by Jeanie Tran via twitter 10/4/2014 5:07:43 PM -
Everyone wants to get a word in with premier @kathleen_wynne at the #GoodJobs Summit. vine.co/v/OKavrdQVXL7
by Jeanie Tran via twitter 10/4/2014 5:13:51 PM -
Premier @Kathleen_Wynne has yet to take the stand. Lots of people asking for #selfies with her #GoodJobs #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job…by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:14:24 PM
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Jerry Dias: only 30% of all retirees have a pension from their workplace. #GoodJobs Summit. @GoodJobsEmploisby Jeanie Tran via twitter 10/4/2014 5:20:16 PM
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Uniform prez Jerry Dias introducing @Kathleen_Wynne right now #GoodJobs #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzHoFfZIIAEZXNH.jpg
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#GoodJobs resuming right now @Kathleen_Wynne to speak soon #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzHoOcrIAAEAHJz.jpg
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Didn't get pic. But @Kathleen_Wynne got a standing 'O' from crowd when introduced #GoodJobs #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job…by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:23:04 PM
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.@Kathleen_Wynne has the stage. #GoodJobs Summit. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzHo4djIUAItNOj.jpg
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Labour, community, students, business, gov't comes together at #GoodJobs says @Kathleen_Wynne #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job…by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:24:14 PM
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We can't forget that organized labour has fought for the good of society, says @Kathleen_Wynne #GoodJobs #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job…by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:25:13 PM
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"The economy has to work in service of the people," says @Kathleen_Wynne w/ applause from crowd #GoodJobs #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job…by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:29:37 PM
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.@Kathleen_Wynne poses the Q: What roles do unions, businesses, govn't, NGOs and others play in creating good jobs? #GoodJobs Summitby Jeanie Tran via twitter 10/4/2014 5:30:44 PM
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.@Kathleen_Wynne: equality, education and health care among the core values "that give meaning to our collective mission for good jobs."by Jeanie Tran via twitter 10/4/2014 5:30:45 PM
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"What we built carries benefits that supports good job" @Kathleen_Wynne talking about transit #GoodJobs #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job…by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:30:49 PM
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.@Kathleen_Wynne : Transit investment promotes further investment in the future and has a bearing on #GoodJobs . @GoodJobsEmploisby Jeanie Tran via twitter 10/4/2014 5:30:54 PM
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Suggests work place shouldn't be a "battle group." We need to be collaborate - @Kathleen_Wynne #GoodJobs #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job…by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:30:59 PM
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Our core values should not change. Don't give in to pressure - @Kathleen_Wynne #GoodJobs #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job…by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:31:00 PM
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"The economy has to work in service of the people," says @Kathleen_Wynne w/ applause from crowd #GoodJobs #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job…by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:31:01 PM
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Premier now talking about Crosstown LRT saying it connects 5 needy communities together #GoodJobs #SonianNews live.ryersonian.ca/Event/Good_Job…by David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:31:47 PM
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Ontario has a good diverse economy but is still recovering, especially manufacturing - @Kathleen_Wynne #GoodJobs #SonianNewsby David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:33:50 PM
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.@Kathleen_Wynne : Govn't, businesses and NGOs "should not diverge," they should pull together in the same direction. #GoodJobs Summitby Jeanie Tran via twitter 10/4/2014 5:34:00 PM
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Companies that invested in technology survived the recession - @Kathleen_Wynne #GoodJobs #SonianNewsby David Chen via twitter 10/4/2014 5:35:00 PM
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