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20 Jun 22

‘Laura’s’ story of what’s happening in nursing is a warning to us all

Burned-out nurses are quitting and turning to temp agencies — setting their hours, choosing assignments, earning far more — and sounding the alarm.

22 Jan 21

Media Round-Up: January 16 to January 22

A weekly round-up of insight and analysis in the media from Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, Armine Yalnizyan.

21 Jan 21

COVID-19 requires two-prong approach to sick days

No worker should be penalized for taking care of their health, and the health of their workplace. We need a two-prong approach to paid sick leave, involving both Ottawa and Queen’s Park.

17 Jun 20

After CERB: Paid Sick Leave Provisions in Canada

This brief was prepared by Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, Armine Yalnizyan, on the inadequacy of paid sick leave provisions in Canada as of June 17, 2020.

29 May 20

Media Round-Up: May 23 to May 29

A weekly round-up of insight and analysis in the media from Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, Armine Yalnizyan.

20 Mar 20

How to help workers and the economy during the COVID-19 crisis

It’s becoming clear that flattening the curve of the health crisis will reduce the associated economic crisis. What “act fast” steps can we take?