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What are some of the workplace challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic？Welcome to our Resilience Dialogue series, the 12th session on February 18, 2021, at 8 pm EST. Registration is required, and don’t miss this great webinar! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a range of issues within the workplace for both employers and employees. Employers have to take greater responsibility for keeping their space safe while also coping with constant change and uncertainty. Employees are faced with the fears and anxiety of receiving fewer hours or laid off. This can place more significant stress and affect the well-being of all those involved, and even further exacerbated within the Asian community as we face various levels of discrimination and racism. This week, we have invited three guests to share and discuss ideas on what we can do to face such challenges.
About Speakers:
Winnie Ng
Winnie Ng is a Labour rights activist and scholar with a deep commitment to anti-racism, equity and worker empowerment. She is the immediate past Chair, the Unifor Sam Gindin Chair in Social Justice and Democracy at Ryerson. Winnie began in the labour movement in 1977 as a union organizer with immigrant workers in garment factories and then later with hotel workers. After serving as regional director with the Canadian Labour Congress from 1998-2006, Winne returned to the academy to complete her doctoral program. Her research focuses on the impacts of global labour market restructuring on racialized, immigrant and migrant workers. She is currently the Chairperson of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China.
Bill
Bill is with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS), a not-for-profit health and safety association serving industrial, agriculture and service sectors in Ontario. His job is to provide free resources to small businesses and community organizations across GTA. He also actively promotes health and safety in Chinese community.
Jessie Tang
Jessie Tang (Community Organizer) was born and raised in Taiwan. She immigrated to Canada in 2015. Upon completing her Masters Degree from the University of Toronto, Jessie began working within the non-profit sector. Jessie has worked as a legal worker at a legal aid center serving low-income families. Currently, she is working at Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter (CCNCTO) as a community organizer, advocating for labour rights within the Chinese working class, as well as organizing to mobilize strength within Chinese working class. During her spare time, Jessie actively participates in the local tenant organizations fighting for tenant justice. She believes that the strength of the knowledge and solidarity of the working class can make this society more equitable and fair.
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