What do you know about precarious work in libraries?
Understanding Precarious Work in Libraries
Test your knowledge about precarious work in libraries and learn more about its impact on library workers in Canada. This quiz will cover significant statistics and definitions surrounding precarious employment in the library sector.
- Explore key concepts of precarious work.
- Understand the experiences of library workers.
- Engage with recent survey findings.
What is precarious work?
Work that puts the employee in physical danger
Work without guaranteed hours or benefits
Work that exposes employees to environmental hazards
The International Labour Organization defines precarious work as "the absence or the insufficient level or rights and protection at the workplace." In Canada, this often means part-time, temporary work or self-employment without guaranteed pensions or health benefits.
The International Labour Organization defines precarious work as "the absence or the insufficient level or rights and protection at the workplace." In Canada, this often means part-time, temporary work or self-employment without guaranteed pensions or health benefits.
According to a recent survey by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, approximately how many library workers have a second job?
10%
20%
30%
40%
The 2017 CUPE survey found that 19% of library workers have a second job.
The 2017 CUPE survey found that 19% of library workers have a second job.
According to the 2017 CUPE survey of library workers, 40% have no extended benefits.
According to the 2017 CUPE survey of library workers, 40% have no extended benefits.
Which demographic group is most likely to be precariously employed?
Women
Workers younger than 24 years old
Immigrants
All of the above
Data from Statistics Canada and the Law Commission of Ontario shows that women, workers aged 15-24, and newcomers to Canada are most likely to be precariously employed (Fleury, 2016).
Data from Statistics Canada and the Law Commission of Ontario shows that women, workers aged 15-24, and newcomers to Canada are most likely to be precariously employed (Fleury, 2016).
According to the CUPE 2017 survey, approximately what percentage of library workers are considered to be performing precarious work?
10%
20%
30%
40%
28% of library workers surveyed are classified as precarious workers. An additional 24% are classified as vulnerable workers.
If you are a library worker represented by a CUPE local, you can participate in the second half of the 2017 National Library Workers’ Survey on Precarious Employment by clicking here.
28% of library workers surveyed are classified as precarious workers. An additional 24% are classified as vulnerable workers.
If you are a library worker represented by a CUPE local, you can participate in the second half of the 2017 National Library Workers’ Survey on Precarious Employment by clicking here.
References
Fleury, D. (2016, January 26.) Precarious Employment in Canada: An Overview of the Situation. Retrieved from https://hillnotes.ca/2016/01/27/precarious-employment-in-canada-an-overview-of-the-situation/
International Labour Organization (ILO). (2011) ACTRAV Symposium on Precarious Work (4-7 October, 2011). Retrieved from http://www.ilo.org/actrav/events/WCMS_153972/lang--en/index.htm
Viewpoints Research Limited. (2017). National Survey of CUPE Library Workers’ Employment Precarity. Retrieved from https://cupe.ca/sites/cupe/files/cupe_national_library_workers_precarity_survey_for_sector_meeting_en.pdf
References
Fleury, D. (2016, January 26.) Precarious Employment in Canada: An Overview of the Situation. Retrieved from https://hillnotes.ca/2016/01/27/precarious-employment-in-canada-an-overview-of-the-situation/
International Labour Organization (ILO). (2011) ACTRAV Symposium on Precarious Work (4-7 October, 2011). Retrieved from http://www.ilo.org/actrav/events/WCMS_153972/lang--en/index.htm
Viewpoints Research Limited. (2017). National Survey of CUPE Library Workers’ Employment Precarity. Retrieved from https://cupe.ca/sites/cupe/files/cupe_national_library_workers_precarity_survey_for_sector_meeting_en.pdf
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