Literature Review
Lessons in precarity: New research is uncovering what it means to work insecurely in today’s economy—and how a corporate just-in-time mentality at Ontario campuses is transforming education.
Posted by Tristan Remple on December 26, 2024
When Ontario college faculty went on an unprecedented strike last fall, the central issues were academic freedom and working conditions, specifically the rise of precarious work. At least 70% of college faculty are contract employees (partial load, sessional or part time), earning significantly less than their full-time colleagues for virtually identical work. Many work limited hours, with no job security, and are required to reapply for contracts every four months.