The March of the Precari

Italy's temps want permanent solution . Temporary workers, known as precari, are on the march to demand better rights.

Precari is the perfect term for workers on short-term contracts, describing the precariousness of their position. Here in Ontario the government hires workers on open ended contracts, thus weaseling out of paying them benefits or offering job security. Some of these, like meat inspectors, are essential positions that protect the public. Yet they're kept on contract for 10 or 15 years. It's an issue that has received little play in the past couple of years but deserves our attention.