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- 1. The marginally literate workforce ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19960022887Geography: CanadaDescription:
This article, also based on the IALS, compares the literacy levels of workers aged 16 to 65 in Canada, the United States and Germany. Of particular interest are the low scores achieved by a significant minority of Canadian workers. As expected, a relationship exists between literacy skills, occupation and industry.
Release date: 1996-06-05 - 2. Are service jobs low-paying? ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19960012526Geography: CanadaDescription:
Many people believe that service jobs are synonymous with low wages. This article compares average weekly earnings, excluding overtime, of paid workers across more than 100 different service industries. It also assesses the disparity in the earnings of service and goods sector workers.
Release date: 1996-03-12 - 3. The many faces of unemployment ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19960012527Geography: CanadaDescription:
The official unemployment rate released each month is based on individuals. Also released, but less recognized, are family-based rates. Unemployment rates for individuals and families are compared using data from two different sources over the period 1980 to 1993.
Release date: 1996-03-12 - 4. Unionized workers ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19960012528Geography: CanadaDescription:
A look at trends in unionization rates by industry over the last two decades. Also examined are the changing demographic and labour market characteristics of unionized workers over the period 1984 to 1990.
Release date: 1996-03-12
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- 1. The marginally literate workforce ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19960022887Geography: CanadaDescription:
This article, also based on the IALS, compares the literacy levels of workers aged 16 to 65 in Canada, the United States and Germany. Of particular interest are the low scores achieved by a significant minority of Canadian workers. As expected, a relationship exists between literacy skills, occupation and industry.
Release date: 1996-06-05 - 2. Are service jobs low-paying? ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19960012526Geography: CanadaDescription:
Many people believe that service jobs are synonymous with low wages. This article compares average weekly earnings, excluding overtime, of paid workers across more than 100 different service industries. It also assesses the disparity in the earnings of service and goods sector workers.
Release date: 1996-03-12 - 3. The many faces of unemployment ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19960012527Geography: CanadaDescription:
The official unemployment rate released each month is based on individuals. Also released, but less recognized, are family-based rates. Unemployment rates for individuals and families are compared using data from two different sources over the period 1980 to 1993.
Release date: 1996-03-12 - 4. Unionized workers ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-001-X19960012528Geography: CanadaDescription:
A look at trends in unionization rates by industry over the last two decades. Also examined are the changing demographic and labour market characteristics of unionized workers over the period 1984 to 1990.
Release date: 1996-03-12
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