$15 minimum wage
U.S. House passes $15 minimum wage bill — now faces Republican-led Senate
Even though the bill has little chance of passing the Republican-led Senate, or being signed into law by U.S. President Donald Trump, the outcome pushes the phased-in rate to the forefront as the new standard. Continue reading
Minimum wage going up in Quebec
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Quebec unions believe the raise is not enough. Continue reading
Quebec unions urge incoming CAQ government to adopt $15 minimum wage
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Unions and community groups are urging the new Quebec government to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, even though during the campaign, the CAQ said it was against the idea. Continue reading
Amazon ups pay to $15 an hour for all U.S. workers
Amazon is boosting its minimum wage for all U.S. workers to $15 per hour starting next month. Continue reading
Opposition NDP bring $15 minimum wage debate to Sask. legislature
By David Baxter Reporter
A $15 minimum wage will not be coming to Saskatchewan in the immediate future, but the Opposition looks to make it a campaign platform point in the 2020 election. Continue reading
Equal pay for equal work? Not under Ontario’s new statutory holiday pay rules
The law that raised minimum wage also established rules that introduce pay inequities among part-time workers, small businesses say. Continue reading
Calgary business owner shows support for living wage with decal campaign for store windows
By Lisa MacGregor News Reporter and Anchor
Jill Hawker, a small business owner who runs The Apothocary in Inglewood, is showcasing her support for a living wage through a decal campaign in her storefront window. Continue reading
Vancouver’s JJ Bean coffee raises B.C. employees wages to match Ontario minimum wage
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“We couldn’t do what we do without our employees, without our customers. And we have some really amazing people.” Continue reading
60% of Ontarians support $15 minimum wage, poll finds
The first step in the province’s move towards a $15 minimum wage kicks in on Jan. 1, when Ontario’s hourly rate will rise to $14 from $11.60. Continue reading
Calgary restaurant bracing for carbon tax, minimum wage hikes in 2018
A Calgary restaurant says carbon tax and minimum wage hikes in 2018 are going to be a blow to her bottom line. Continue reading