The accelerated, paid construction training courses that Quebec is offering to compensate for labor shortages have met with unexpected success. More than 45,000 applications for admission were submitted by applicants seeking to work in one of the five most in-demand construction trades. On October 30, the government unveiled its “construction offensive” and launched four training … [Read more…]
While Quebecers continue to pay a premium for maple syrup in restaurants, Americans can get reimbursed for the same purchase thanks to a promotion by Érable du Québec. The “Bill the Maple” campaign will allow American consumers to get their money back if they chose Quebec maple syrup over inferior brands. An advertising campaign that … [Read more…]
An Amazon employee filmed herself making sure packages were positioned correctly on the conveyor belt. In her video posted on TikTok, she writes, “I get paid $17.50/hour for this lol.” The 59-second video uploaded yesterday by user Pretty Girl (@jusgayy) has already garnered 3.5 million views, 310,000 likes and more than 2,500 comments. However, the … [Read more…]
Tens of thousands of public school teachers and support staff began a strike that lasted at least three days Tuesday morning. The majority of those who took to the streets to demand better wage conditions received no salary during these days of strike. • Also read: Government offer and union demands: Why the strike? • … [Read more…]
A very large portion of WhatsApp for Android users used this feature for free. But from December you have to pay. We tell you how much and why. Vacation photos, birthday wishes or the address of the best pizzeria in the area: WhatsApp saves many valuable memories. Until now, WhatsApp users with an Android smartphone … [Read more…]
There is a real race against time in Quebec to fill 14,000 paid jobs in the mining sector by 2028. “We have to eat crusts. We have work to do. It will depend on the shops opening.” • Also read: Strong criticism of our shift towards the electric battery sector The coordinator of the National … [Read more…]