Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How much more do government workers in Quebec make than their private-sector counterparts? New study coming Thursday, Mar. 9


OTTAWA, ON--(Marketwired - March 08, 2017) - On Thursday, Mar. 9, the Fraser Institute will release a new study comparing the wage gap between public- and private-sector workers in Quebec.

Comparing Government and Private-Sector Compensation in Quebec spotlights differences in wages for comparable work, and also looks at non-wage benefits such as retirement age, pensions, personal leave and job security.

A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Thursday, Mar. 9 at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern).

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Contact Information:

MEDIA CONTACT:
For interviews in English:
Charles Lammam, Director, Fiscal Studies, Fraser Institute

For interviews in French:

Philip Cross, Researcher, Fraser Institute

To arrange interviews or for more information, please contact:

Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
Office: (604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org