The racist history of Chinese labour in Canada shows not much has changed. Deemed essential, but still invisible - News Summed Up

The racist history of Chinese labour in Canada shows not much has changed. Deemed essential, but still invisible


A year and a half later, new anti-Asian racism cases continue to flood into Fight COVID Racism’s self-report and witness-report tracking tool. Michael is a Chinese Canadian who has worked in Chinese supermarkets for nine years. Racially-motivated hate is the most obvious manifestation of anti-Asian racism; the tip of the iceberg visible above water. The invisible low wage labour that disproportionately relies on racialized immigrant workers in industries like food, transportation, personal support and more. Kennes Lin works as a community social worker and is the co-chair of the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter.


Source: thestar September 01, 2021 10:52 UTC



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