Enough with un(der)employment!: A forum on youth employment in Manitoba

 

YouthunderemploymentJoin CUPE 3909 and our allies as we discuss the impact of youth unemployment and underemployment on ourselves, our members, and our communities, and help develop a collaborative solution to combat these issues affecting young Manitobans.

Space is limited, so please contact  the organizers ASAP at youthforummanitoba@gmail.com for more information on how to register.

WHEN: MARCH 14, 2014
WHERE: 880 Portage Avene, UFCW Training Centre
TIME: 9:00am-5:00pm
COST: FREE!

Noam Chomsky “On Academic Labour”

Recently, Noam Chomsky deliberated on the problems faced and created by universities.  He spoke about various aspects, including the increase in non tenure track hiring and the perceived need for a “flexible” labour force.  As Sessionals who find themselves in precarious employment situations and Student Academic Workers who expect to graduate into the world of academia, members of CUPE 3909 may find this article interesting.

Read his article here.