Shift Change
Millions of workers face job loss in Hamilton, Ontario, as the microchip revolution reshapes industries and economies.
Synopsis
Millions of workers face job loss in Hamilton, Ontario, as the microchip revolution reshapes industries and economies.
Synopsis
James Laxer visits Hamilton, Ontario, where former workers share their experiences after losing jobs due to the rise of microchip technology. This American invention, which played a key role in a second industrial revolution, has had significant consequences for many. The documentary contrasts the situation in Canada with Japan, suggesting that the effects of technological change can be managed with proper planning. Shift Change is part 2 of the series Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada.
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