Sociology 2166A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Employment-To-Population Ratio, Visible Minority, Registered Nurse
1 Jan 2020
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Week 4 - labour markets and employment trends. Labour market segmentation theory: dual labour market theory, based on the idea that we don"t all compete for the same jobs. In august of 2018, the employment rate was 61. 4% (down from a high of 64% in. Lecture notes: unemployment rate: (6%) the ratio of those not working but available to work, divided by the total population. This statistic may hide some workers who would like to work, but have given up looking. Where are canadians working: men, retail sales, truck driving, retail and wholesale, trade manager, carpenter, caretaker, women, retail sales, administrative assistant, registered nurse, cashier, teacher. What job areas are expanding: health care, social services, primary industries, hr, marketing, education, engineering, finance, accountants, tourism and hospitality, office management and administrative assistants, lawyers. Variations -- employment rates: education: more highest educated are more likely to be employed.
