A tech hub, but at what cost?
TVA is sort of bragging that Montreal and Quebec City are rated as good places for a tech business, but is it so wonderful that the main draw is that Quebecers are willing to work for cheap?
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Alex 10:09 on 2020-07-29 Permalink
La Presse also takes a look: https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/techno/2020-07-29/pole-d-attraction-en-technologie-montreal-glisse-derriere-ottawa.php
Maxim Baru 22:47 on 2020-07-29 Permalink
if anybody feels like a salary catch up is in order via a union, don’t hesitate https://iww.org/#organize
Tim 07:45 on 2020-07-30 Permalink
If a tech worker feels like a salary catch up is in order, they should find a different company that pays more or work harder, get recognized and benefit. If you want to see the office offshored, start a union.
MarcG 08:04 on 2020-07-30 Permalink
If a company moves away because it’s employees demand a larger slice of the pie, have we actually lost something of value, or has an abusive relationship come to an end and something better can take its place?