COMMONS WORK 1 - The War on Workers
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Mar 20, 2024 
The podcast delves into the challenges faced by workers in Canada, including the rise of gig work and temp agencies, the exploitation of temporary foreign workers, and the continuous squeeze on wages and benefits. It explores the historical trajectory of labor conditions in Canada post-World War II, critiques the practice of categorizing workers as contractors, and questions the existence of a war on workers amid economic transformations.
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Gig Economy
- Food delivery workers are often not considered employees and earn less than minimum wage.
- Arshy Mann contrasts this to how pizza delivery drivers used to be classified as employees.
Post-War Changes
- Following World War II, Canada saw a period of improved worker standards.
- Jim Stanford explains how this led to pushback from the financial and corporate sectors.
Shift in Economic Thinking
- The 1970s stagflation led to a shift in economic thinking.
- This shift targeted workers and unions.