Barry
My blogs
| Location | Hamilton, Canada |
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| Introduction | As of April 2006, I will be obtaining an Honours Bachelor of Labour Studies degree from McMaster University. In September 2006, I have been accepted into the Masters of Arts program in Work and Society at McMaster University. I have worked for Fortinos Supermarkets for more than fourteen years. I was responsible for managing the logistical and labour issues that are associated with the implementation of an inventory control system. My education has provided me with a strong background in the economics of labour market issues, labour law, occupational health & safety, and research methods. Moreover, I have been specializing in labour related issues such as flexible work arrangements; expanding organization to the peripheral sector; and new emerging technologies within the workplace. I feel that workers will face significant challenges as jobs in the future become shorter more complex and precarious. |
| Interests | · Knowledge of labour relations in Canada through courses in collective bargaining and economic restructuring and work organization. Specialization in courses which include economics of labour market issues, labour law, health & safety and women, work & trade unionism. · Other interest include geography, commerce, mathematics and statistics. |
| Favorite books | Tannock S. “Youth at Work: The Unionized Fast Food and Grocery Workplace”,Kainer J. “Cashing in on Pay Equity? Supermarket Restructuring and Gender Equality”,Heron C. The Canadian Labour Movement,Habermas J. “Knowledge and Human Interest”, Godard J. "Industrial Relations the Economy and Society",Conway J. “The Canadian Family in Crisis” |