I do not play video games, but despite watching my friends defeat wizards and complete quests on their computers I have never considered the workers behind the games. The video game industry, worth over $43 billion in 2018[i], is known for their unfair treatment of workers. Times reporter Alana Semuels explains how near the release of aContinue reading “EMPR 200: Video Game Development Is Not A Dream Job”
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Google Union EMPR 200
What comes to mind when you think of a Google office? I think of their playful workspaces designed to create a productive atmosphere. Despite their large investment in studying work another barrier prevents a positive employee relationship: benefits for contract workers. Eighty contract employees working for Google Shopping in Pittsburgh voted in favour of formingContinue reading “Google Union EMPR 200”
EMPR 200
Hello! My name is Margaret and I am a second year ECON major. I love sailing in Kingston and participating in the Queen’s Yoga Club. I’m interested in learning about employment relations as I embark on different workplace experiences. I am applying to summer jobs now and knowledge of employment in Canada would benefit myContinue reading “EMPR 200”
