Unit 2.6 Labour - ISC
Journal of Learning - 10% - Due May 15th
Learning Goals: For students to be able to explain and analyze the labour market in Canada and abroad. |
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Complete all modules and record them in your Journal of Learning, including questions, reflections and detail any learning you feel important from PowerPoint Lessons. Review the rubric for evaluation. The Journal of Learning will be handed in at the end of Unit 2.7 or Part 2 of the ISC.
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File Type: | docx |
Module 1: Introduction to Labour Economics (1hr)
Learning Goals: For students to be able to reflect on applications of supply and demand. |
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For the below Political Cartoons:
1. Explain what you think each means.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the message sent? Why?
1. Explain what you think each means.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the message sent? Why?
Module 2: Labour Supply and Demand (2.5hrs)
Learning Goals: For students to be able to demonstrate an understanding of derived demand for labour. |
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Labour Economics | |
File Size: | 301 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
View the following PowerPoint Lesson and complete the activities within. Then answer the questions below.
1. When would Tim Horton's hire more workers?
2. What time would Tim Horton's have more workers staffed?
3. Why might you want to go to University over not?
4. Why is labour derived demand?
5. How is wage determined?
6. What do you think is the most important factor that influences demand for labour?
7. What do you think is the most important factor that influences supply for labour?
1. When would Tim Horton's hire more workers?
2. What time would Tim Horton's have more workers staffed?
3. Why might you want to go to University over not?
4. Why is labour derived demand?
5. How is wage determined?
6. What do you think is the most important factor that influences demand for labour?
7. What do you think is the most important factor that influences supply for labour?
Module 3: Application of Labour Demand and Supply (2hrs)
Learning Goals: Students can reflect on the application of supply and demand to the Canadian economy. |
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Recently In Canada
Read the link here and answer the following questions:
1. How has supply and demand of labour affected wages offered in Canada?
2. What jobs are vacant? Why? What can be done to fill these positions? How does this relate to labour economics?
3. What is a "skills shortage"? Why does it exist? What does this tell us about Canada's population?
1. How has supply and demand of labour affected wages offered in Canada?
2. What jobs are vacant? Why? What can be done to fill these positions? How does this relate to labour economics?
3. What is a "skills shortage"? Why does it exist? What does this tell us about Canada's population?
Shortages in Canadian Labour
Watch the 3 videos below and answer the questions:
1. What is a shortage in labour?
2. What effects can a shortage have on the economy?
3. How can Canada address shortages in labour?
4. Why do you think there are shortages in jobs that are discussed below here in Canada?
1. What is a shortage in labour?
2. What effects can a shortage have on the economy?
3. How can Canada address shortages in labour?
4. Why do you think there are shortages in jobs that are discussed below here in Canada?
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Module 4: Capitalism and Factory Labour (5) - Due April 13th
Learning Goals: Students are able to apply concepts of labour to real-world situations. |
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Capitalism A Love Story and Factory City Assignment: 5% of Your Overall Grade
Watch the following 2 documentaries and complete 1 of the 2 assignments. The rubric is to the right. Video links are below on YouTube.
Assignment #1 - Capitalism A Love Story:Film #1 Before watching the film answer the following questions:
1.Who is Michael Moore? Have you previously seen any of his other films? 2.What does bias mean? 3. Define these terms. (You will need to use your textbook or dictionary.) Capitalism: Profit Motive: Foreclosure: 4. Based on Michael Moore’s political views, and his placement on the political spectrum as a liberal, what do you predict is his view on capitalism? |
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You must complete the handout as well as the before watching questions to hand in together for evaluation.
Assignment Choice #2 - Factory City
Watch the short documentary put on by the Discovery Channel below.
Should you choose this film for your assignment, answer the following questions in good detail using examples from the documentary and concepts learned in class: 1. What benefits do the workers receive at the factory? 2. Explain the reasons the girl in the factory works there. How old is she and when did she start there? 3. Explain the different levels of production as demonstrated in the factory. 4. Explain the education at the factory. 5. Why is the factory successful? 6. What are the drawbacks for workers who work at the factory? 7. Do you think the Discovery Channel paints an accurate picture of factory life in China? Why or why not? 8. According to Labour Supply and Demand, why are the workers paid their wage? Do you think this is positive or negative for China's economy? |
9. Do you think China should have a minimum wage? Why or why not? 10. If a minimum wage of say 7$ per hour Canadian was introduced into the factory, what do you think would change? Who would this be good for and who would it be bad for? (Minimum wage is 24,000 Yuan per year currently) |
Module 5: Minimum Wage (1.5hrs)
Learning Goals: Students can explain minimum wage and how it effects low wage earners. |
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Look at the following minimum wage proposed for 2017 in Canada. Do you agree with them? Is minimum wage good or bad for the economy? Look at the wage graph to the right and draw some conclusions as to what it means for an economy to have minimum wage.
Minimum Wage Increases in 2017
By Laura DeVries on February 6th, 2017Posted in Employment Standards, Wage and Hours
Minimum wage increase are on the horizon for employees across Canada.
By Laura DeVries on February 6th, 2017Posted in Employment Standards, Wage and Hours
Minimum wage increase are on the horizon for employees across Canada.
- Alberta: On October 1, 2016, the general minimum wage increased to $12.20 per hour, liquor servers were included in the general minimum wage category, and salespeople received a wage increase to $486/week. Effective October 1, 2017, the general minimum wage will increase to $13.60 per hour, and the rate for salespeople will increase to $542/week.
- New Brunswick: Effective April 1, 2017, the minimum wage will increase from $10.65 to $11.00 per hour.
- Quebec: Effective May 1, 2017, the general minimum wage will increase from $10.75 to $11.25 per hour, and employees who receive tips and gratuities will see their minimum wage increase from $9.20 to $9.45 per hour.
Labour Markets and Minimum Wage
1. Why does Cristiano Ronaldo get paid 20 million? Does he deserve it? Explain 2. Why might a company hire a man over a woman? What is this called? 3. Explain what a union is and what its function is. How do they do this? 4. What is a wage floor? What is a wage ceiling? 5. Why would China not want a fair minimum wage? |
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Module 6: Labour Changes in Ontario (1.5hr)
Learning Goals: For students to apply labour economics to Ontario. |
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Recently in Ontario
Watch the following video then read the article on labour changes. Answer the 5 questions and be prepared to share your thoughts with the class.
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Labour ChangesLook at the article linked here. Answer the following questions:
1. What changes do you agree with? 2. What changes do you disagree with? 3. "We need to make sure that the regulations are protecting the most vulnerable." - Flynn Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? 4. At the end of the article it asks workers or employers to email and respond. Imagine you are either a worker or an employer in Ontario, what would your email be? 5. As a millennial yourself, do you view the work world differently than your parents? Explain. |
More Recently...
Read the following article linked here and reflect, do you think Ford is doing the right thing? Why or why not? Who do his decisions benefit?