Listen "Young Workers Rising!"
Episode Synopsis
This month the CUPE Cast discusses the future of our labour movement… young workers!
Young workers have taken union organizing by storm, everywhere from Sephora, to Starbucks, to Chipotle and beyond. The CUPE Cast also discusses who is considered a young worker, what are the key issues impacting Generation Z, how young workers leverage social media sites like TikTok, and the "new" Generation Z concept of quiet quitting.
Show notes / links:
Toronto Labour Day parade highlights how Gen Z is revitalizing the workers' movement.
Acute ageism problem hurting young workers
Laura Whaley on TikTok
Jack Corbitt, unionize in 4 easy steps
Labourettes on TikTok
Young TikTik creators organize campaign against Amazon to support workers union
Zaid Khan on TikTok
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Register for CUPE Ontario Fall School
Young workers have taken union organizing by storm, everywhere from Sephora, to Starbucks, to Chipotle and beyond. The CUPE Cast also discusses who is considered a young worker, what are the key issues impacting Generation Z, how young workers leverage social media sites like TikTok, and the "new" Generation Z concept of quiet quitting.
Show notes / links:
Toronto Labour Day parade highlights how Gen Z is revitalizing the workers' movement.
Acute ageism problem hurting young workers
Laura Whaley on TikTok
Jack Corbitt, unionize in 4 easy steps
Labourettes on TikTok
Young TikTik creators organize campaign against Amazon to support workers union
Zaid Khan on TikTok
People Over Prime
Register for CUPE Ontario Fall School
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