Quebec groups want the creation of 'National Invisible Work Day'

Quebec groups want the creation of 'National Invisible Work Day'

April 2, 2024 7:58 pm EST.

“Educate ourselves,” said Marianne Pertuiset-Ferland, executive director of Afeas, demanding 'National Invisible Work Day' be created in Quebec to recognize the unpaid and underpaid work primarily done by women. Gareth Madoc-Jones reports.

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