Comparison of Experiences of Men and Women following a Plant Shutdown

Abstract

This analysis compared the experiences of 155 men and 22 women who lost their jobs when the Canadian Admiral plant closed. Data were collected by questionnaire 16 mo. after the plant closed. A modest number of statistically significant sex differences were noted. In most cases, women were relatively disadvantaged. Fewer women found new jobs, and those who did were earning significantly lower wages than were the men.