“The economy is strong,” they said. But for thousands of workers getting laid off this week, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
In this video, we look at the harsh reality of the current job market and the collapse of the Employment Insurance (EI) system. In 1990, 80% of unemployed workers qualified for EI. Today, less than 40% do. Despite paying into the system with every single paycheck, modern workers are met with dropped calls, endless waiting times, and zero support while corporate profits hit all-time highs.
Why did the promised EI reforms never happen? Why is the government ignoring the very people who keep the country running?
Watch until the end to see the real cost of a broken system.
Timecodes / Chapters:
0:00 – The Reality of Layoffs
0:25 – The EI Trap: Then vs. Now
0:50 – Where is the Safety Net?
1:15 – Corporate Profits vs. Empty Fridges
1:42 – Broken Political Promises
2:10 – Workers Are Fighting Back
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