Read the Windsor Star article linked below about Windsor's unemployment rate.
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1. The reason the Windsor's part time and unemployment rate is so high is because the job opportunities here less available. there are a lot more job opportunities in Detroit, and that is why most people in Windsor choose to work in Detroit rather than in Windsor, there own hometown.
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Mr. K.
2/21/2015 02:56:51 am
1. As of December 2014, Detroit's unemployment rate was 12.2%, which is higher than Windsor's rate. There are fewer job opportunities there and most people in Windsor do not choose to work Detroit. Consider Windsor's situation, economic factors, etc. and to provide reasons why jobs are difficult to find.
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TH
3/4/2015 03:48:33 am
Great work!. I like how you mentioned that people in Windsor are not working in their hometown because of the less job oppertunites and they choose to work in Detroit I found this very interesting to what people will do for work.
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M.K.
2/20/2015 04:14:40 am
1. Windsor's unemployment rate is so high because Chrysler is shutting down to renovate for 14 weeks, and all of it's employees are being laid off, which is about 4,000-6,000 people who no longer have work. These people's families are probably going to spend less, which will result in businesses not getting enough money. This close could effect our economy to a great extent. There are also many job opportunities in Alberta, so many people are leaving Windsor and going to work there. And many stores are closing, and all its employees are being laid off. Major businesses like Wal-Mart & Costco are offering smaller prices and 'stealing customers' from small businesses. We also don't offer apprenticeship like other countries.
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MG
2/21/2015 05:56:58 am
1. I think Windsor’s unemployment rate and part-time unemployment rates are so high because there are many senior citizens living in Windsor who make up a big chunk of the city’s population, so since they’re in retirement and they do not have a job, they increase the unemployment rate in Windsor. There are also many people going to school to become a pharmacist or to try to get into the medical field, so there are no jobs leftover and therefore many people are waiting for a job. Not only are there very few open jobs left in the medical field, there are also very few remaining jobs in other industries (e.g automotive industry). Also, there has been an influx of immigrants coming to Windsor so they cannot find a job and they are unemployed. And since they are new to Canada and they do not know how to speak English or they speak it very poorly, they cannot go to school to find a job because they cannot understand English. And not only is the language a problem, many immigrants don’t have the money to go to college or university and find a job. Some people who do find a job usually end up having a part-time job and sometimes get fired, and so all these factors increase the unemployment and part-time unemployment rates in Windsor.
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A.B.
2/24/2015 03:28:17 pm
I like how you included connections in your post!You took information from your understanding of your country, and made it a connection. Also, you stated some really good facts
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A.B.
2/24/2015 03:32:32 pm
I like how you made connections from your past experiences of your country of interest and made your connection! And my question for you is: do you believe that even if you are a low income level person and you are happy, that it doesn't matter, that money doesn't buy happiness?
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MG
3/4/2015 03:59:07 am
Thank you for your feedback and your opinions. But yes, I do believe that money doesn't buy happiness because when you look at kids in Africa, they live in villages with very little to eat, drink, and with very little necessities, but yet they are happy with what they have because they know how to have fun and enjoy themselves with things that they do have. People also living in places that have a low average income, like in Detroit, may not have much money but they are happy with what they have like basketball and friends
A D
3/3/2015 11:28:46 am
the post that you made was very convincing and well detailed, giving other people reading it a good explanation on the topic. I also like how you made a connection to Serbia from the last time you were there and stated that, "Money doesn't buy you happiness," which supported your comparison that much more.
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A.T
2/22/2015 10:24:30 am
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R.SH
2/26/2015 08:53:31 am
I liked how you added a lot of Information and detail to your post and also how you added the grades of the City of Windsor's Quality of Life.
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A.T.
4/14/2015 05:01:58 am
Continued: In terms of health, life expectancy at birth in France is 82 years, higher than the average of 80 years. Concerning the public, there is a strong sense of community and high levels of participation in France, where 91% of people believe that they know someone they could rely on in time of need, higher than the average of 89%. Voter turnout, a measure of public trust in government and of citizens’ participation in the political process, was 80% during recent elections, higher than the average of 72%. Overall, France has quite a good quality of life in these terms, some improvement can be implemented. Feeling wise, the inhabitants of France have many more positive experiences than negative ones. They say they are content with the way their life is. Sources: VitalSigns 2014, http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-unemployment-rate-top-in-the-country-1.2947576 , http://business.financialpost.com/2013/05/31/canadas-auto-bailout-still-waiting-for-payback/ , http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/02/18/windsors_casino_an_important_job_creator_as_high_unemployment_persists.htm , http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/ford-picks-mexico-over-windsor-for-engine-plant-union-says-1.2811843 , http://blogs.windsorstar.com/news/eddie-francis-feature , http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30597756 , http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30597756 , http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/countries/france/
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A D
2/23/2015 09:00:07 am
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R.S
2/25/2015 01:55:10 am
I like how you provided a lot of information and how you included personal opinion's and on-line information.
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A D
4/15/2015 12:52:38 pm
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D.D
2/23/2015 01:03:04 pm
1. I think Windsor’s unemployment and part-time employment rates are so high because since many jobs require different work quality’s and many kids out of college and university go for the same types of jobs so managers can’t choose the proper workers because they lack the correct requirements to do the job and the jobs that have many people to work for them get full, so the people that are unemployed can’t find a job that suits their working style and learning. Another reason for the high unemployment rate in Windsor is the population’s consumer spending rate and export fell which affected large companies, so the companies couldn’t afford to continue making their products which affected the employee’s because they were laid off. The Great recession was also one of the reasons of high unemployment because large company’s and businesses were affected by the large crash in the market. Another reason for the high unemployment rate in Windsor is due to the large population of elderly that are unemployed which contributes to the high rate.
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R.SA
3/4/2015 03:55:52 am
I really like your post, I like how you included a-lot of information to support your opinion on why you think Windsor's unemployment rate is so high.
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RK
2/23/2015 01:37:18 pm
Geography Blog Post
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R.SH
2/26/2015 08:46:45 am
I liked how you answered part 1 as you gave more than one reason of why the rate of unemployment is high in Windsor.
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RK
2/26/2015 01:58:58 pm
2. If you live in Windsor and are unemployed and do not have a lot of money, it would be harder to provide food, water, and it would be harder to keep yourself warm without a house or shelter during the harsh winters. Some people could freeze and become severely sick or possibly die. There are very few clean bodies of water to either bathe in or drink from (e.g. Detroit River). Windsor-Essex county also has a high annual GDP per capita ($74,285.00) so people that are employed and have a job can live comfortably and afford food, water, and have shelter.
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HV
3/4/2015 03:53:26 am
I like how you have made multiple relevant connections to your topic. Your information was very well thought out and clear. Your post is well explained. I like how you used several sources to extend your knowledge and cited them effectively.
I.C
3/4/2015 03:45:54 am
I like how you included the laws of Brazil to give everyone a better understanding of their Quality of Life.
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R.S
2/23/2015 02:44:56 pm
Why is Windsor's unemployment rate so high? Name: R.S
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I.C
2/24/2015 09:56:56 am
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RK
3/4/2015 03:53:22 am
I liked how you wrote about different factors to why Windsor has a high unemployment and part time rate. You have a lot of information to support your answers and you used several different sources for research. You thoroughly explained your answers and extended your knowledge.
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I.C
4/14/2015 11:46:58 am
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HV
2/24/2015 02:35:16 pm
1. I think that Windsor has a high unemployment rate because of the site and situation.
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R.SH
2/26/2015 08:42:39 am
I really liked how you incorporated some of the factors discussed in class for example Site and Situation.
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RK
3/1/2015 09:06:45 am
Your blog post is very well done. I liked how you talked about different site and situation factors. You have researched on several different websites and references to find information to support your answers. I also liked how you used some vocabulary, that we talked about in class, in your blog post. I would have loved to see some more opinions or connections about the information that you found, but overall you did a fantastic job on your research!
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KW
3/4/2015 03:51:39 am
i like how you include a lot of connections in your blog post and used alot of websites to back up your information
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K.W.
2/24/2015 03:04:34 pm
WHY DO YOU THINK WINDSOR’S UNEMPLOYMENT AND PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT RATES ARE SO HIGH?
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R.SH
2/26/2015 09:07:32 am
I really liked how you gave a personal opinion of how you feel about the Quality of Life in Windsor.
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A.B.
2/24/2015 03:25:51 pm
Geography Questions:
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R.SH
2/26/2015 08:39:00 am
I liked how you added a lot of information, and your own personal opinion. Because of this your blog post really made sense and was easy to understand.
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A.B
3/6/2015 10:50:27 am
Thank you R.SH for your feedback and comments. I am glad that you saw that I incorporated my own feedback to support my opinions and make my post clear.
J.M
2/24/2015 03:59:05 pm
1. I think Windsor's unemployment rate is so high because of the "The Big 3". ( Ford, Chrysler, and GM ). Windsor depends on the car industry, so when the car industry is down, the whole city sinks. When The Big 3 had massive lay-offs, this caused thousands of workers to get laid-off. Not only did this effect the workers who had worked in these plants. Many other smaller factories had to shut down, causing even more workers to become laid-off because they no longer have anybody to work for. This didn’t just effect the smaller factories and people, this has has a massive effect on markets, hotels, restaurants, even retail stores. This is because the workers who got laid-off do not have enough money since they're loss in jobs, causing super markets to lose thousands of dollars because people only buy the essentials. They buy what they need, not what they want. The biggest hit goes to house sales. This is because the market is very flooded with houses for sale. Example, if you were to buy a house in Windsor 15 years ago for 200,000 dollars, the house is in great condition. You worked at the car dealer ship and and when you got laid-off, you lost a massive amount of money causing you to sell your house and move. When selling your house, it would no longer be 200,000 dollars. You would need to sell it for 183,000 because people can not afford higher prices due to the money loss. This is why Windsor needs to reinvent itself so it isn't so reliant on the car industry.
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A.R.
2/25/2015 03:56:15 am
1: I think why Windsor’s unemployment rate is so high is because the youth of Windsor is not getting good education so when their old enough to work they don’t have the necessary skills that their employer’s need so they can’t make money to provide the basic needs for themselves to survive. United way data.
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z.w
3/4/2015 07:42:35 am
I think question one could use a little more detail and a longer explanation. Your information is very short and simple
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H.H.
2/25/2015 04:07:31 am
1.I think windsors unemployment rate is so high because you don't have to pay as much for part time workers and you have to pay for vacation days or medical care for the part time workers also my source is the News Papers.
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A.V
2/25/2015 04:12:46 am
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D.D
3/4/2015 03:54:09 am
I really liked how you expressed your answer with detail and information to back up your answer.
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N.M
2/25/2015 05:37:04 am
1.Why do you think Windor's unemployment rate and part-time employment rates are so high?
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A.V
3/4/2015 03:59:21 am
Good job N.M you have did a great job on your post. Your information is relevant too the topic. You also supported your answers with facts and connections really well. I liked how you used some of your own thinking too to further support your answer
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D.L
2/25/2015 07:12:35 am
1. I think Windsor’s unemployment and part-time employment rates are so high is because of immigrants coming and therefore we have a bigger population but the same amount of jobs so more people are unemployed or have to work part time. Also because of jobs being outsourced to places like China were it is cheaper.
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D.L
3/4/2015 03:50:34 am
cuba unemployment rate from CIA World Factbook
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Kaylie Beres
2/25/2015 08:19:42 am
Question 1:
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Kaylie Beres
2/25/2015 08:43:00 am
Question 2:
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TH
2/25/2015 08:55:36 am
1. I think the reason why windsors part time and unemployment rate is so high because. In Windsor there is not as many job oppertunites like in other close cities like Detroit. Also I think the reason why people are unemployed because companies like Chrysler are closing down leaving workers without jobs and being laid off.
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R.SH
3/4/2015 03:46:04 am
My country of interest is Japan as well, but I have different information than you. Where did you get your information from?
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a.n
3/4/2015 03:47:49 am
what do you believe is the quality of life in windsor? and what do you believe the quality of life is in japan?
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H.H.
3/4/2015 03:50:48 am
Why is Japans unemployment rate lower? You didn't state the reason also japan has a higher population yet its unemployment rate is lower, why?
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P.D
2/25/2015 01:25:19 pm
1.I think Windsor's unemployment and part-time employments are so high because
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R.SH
2/25/2015 11:47:58 pm
Part 1 ) : Why do you think Windsor's unemployment and part-time employment rates are so high?
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A.T.
3/4/2015 03:50:16 am
I believe R.SH's blog post is done very well! I like how you included all mandatory information but also elaborated by connecting to other sites/ and your own opinion.
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KB
3/4/2015 03:57:05 am
Rsh, I really liked how you showed your reasoning and your research.
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A.n
2/26/2015 03:04:20 am
"Why does Windsor have one of the highest unemployment rates in Canada?"
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a.n
3/4/2015 03:53:16 am
sources:
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MT
3/4/2015 03:52:28 am
Windsor is back on top with the highest unemployment rate in the country at 9.4 per cent
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z.w
3/4/2015 05:27:12 am
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F.M
3/4/2015 01:37:46 pm
1. Why do you think Windsor's unemployment and part-time employment rates are so high? Cite a source other than this article to support your opinion (e.g., United Way data).
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jb
3/27/2015 07:23:26 am
1.) unemployment is so high in Windsor because managers don't want to pay full time workers as much to workers.
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A. L.
5/11/2015 06:36:10 am
Windsor is back on top with the highest unemployment rate in the country at 9.4 per cent — though the real picture may be worse than that.
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