A Survey of Concordia Students’ Employment
Project Description
Well before the recent wave of austerity that hit Quebec Universities in 2014 (and specifically their ability to provide sufficient financial aid) the average student at Concordia worked at least part-time. On top of having to complete their course load, most students are also responsible for supporting their studies through work. Many have children and other dependents to provide for financially. Balancing these responsibilities can be nightmarish. Having access to reliable information on student earnings and working conditions within the wage system will enable the Concordia Student Union to better advocate for student-worker rights in the face of their personal circumstances.
The project would involve creating and disseminating a survey on the employment of Concordia students and analyzing data trends. Key questions to address are what sectors of the economy do students tend to work in and why, what priorities do students have when looking for work, and what issues or barriers do they face in the workplace?
We plan to use the results of this project to reevaluate and improve our services to better meet students’ needs.
Project Type
Survey, Informational Pamphlet or Kit, Evaluation Report
Project Time Frame
Flexible, Possibility of doing part or all of this project
Organization
Off-Campus Housing and Job Bank (HOJO)
About the Organization
HOJO is committed to helping all students access resources and providing legal information related to housing and employment. We offer a space for navigating issues like roommate conflicts, rental hearings at the Régie du logement and employer/employee disputes at the Commision des normes du travail. We work primarily with members of the Concordia community.
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