Living Wage
Think tank calculates first ever ‘living wage’ for Saint John
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Saint John Human Development Council and Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives say $18.18 per hour is a “living wage” for workers in the port city. Continue reading
You need to be earning $20.91 an hour to make ends meet in Metro Vancouver
The minimum wage needed to keep a family afloat has climbed by 30 cents per hour from last year. Continue reading
Kingston employers honoured for paying workers ‘living wage,’ while rallies continue over Tim Hortons’ cuts
By Nikki Jhutti Reporter
Tim Hortons locations were the focus of more rallies in Kingston on Tuesday, while other local employers were honoured for paying their workers a living wage. Continue reading
Calgary business owner shows support for living wage with decal campaign for store windows
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
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
Hamilton business advocates for living wage at final hearing on Bill 148
The co-owner of Hamilton’s Cake and Loaf bakery weighed in on the much buzzed about Bill 148 at the final day of hearings. Continue reading
Ontario minimum wage hike to impact London budget
It will cost the city of London millions of dollars to adjust to Ontario’s new minimum wage. Continue reading
Calgary Election 2017: Advocacy group pushes council to introduce living wage for city workers
An Alberta-based advocacy group is calling on candidates in the upcoming Calgary election to introduce a living wage for city workers if voted into office on Oct. 16. Continue reading
Does $15 minimum wage kill jobs? Experts debate Seattle’s results
New duelling research argues that Seattle’s minimum wage hike is both killing low-wage jobs and having no negative impact at all. Continue reading
Mission Services latest living wage employer in London
The staff at Mission Services of London will all be earning at least a living wage starting next month. Continue reading
4 Saskatoon employers pledge to pay employees a living wage
Four Saskatoon employers have pledged to pay their staff at least $16.80/hour, considered the living wage to meet basic needs in the city. Continue reading
