Over the next six weeks, British Columbians have the opportunity to share their perspective on the path to raising B.C.’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. The Fair Wages Commission is seeking input on the timing of wage increases for … Continue reading →
The CEO of Buckerfields says that while there is a cost to the company, the payoff will come through employee satisfaction and higher employee retention. Staff that have been interviewed echo that sentiment. What do you think? Watch this CHEK News video … Continue reading →
The provincial government is making its first move toward a $15-an-hour minimum wage for British Columbia by announcing a 50-cent increase for September and renewing its commitment to a fair wages commission. In making the announcement today, Premier John Horgan … Continue reading →
Ontario’s commitment to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour has more to do with raising earnings for the province’s most marginalized than the move’s potential impacts on teenaged workers or small mom-and-pop shops. The vast majority of workers … Continue reading →
The following was announced in Ontario today. It’s published on Sooke PocketNews as we have followed calls for a $15/hour minimum wage in BC. What is your prediction? Will it drive or damage their economy? Should we consider something similar for … Continue reading →
An American hamburger chain is coming to Victoria with the aim of doing it right: Eliminate tipping and pay your employees a respectable minimum wage. The Canadian owners of the new Johnny Rocket franchise coming to Victoria say they have reverse … Continue reading →
The cost of living has increased, but the Living Wage has decreased (marginally) for the second year. A report released in late April finds that the wage needed to cover the costs of raising a family in Greater Victoria is … Continue reading →
Study details alarming rise in economic insecurity among BC seniors; single women at highest risk Poverty and economic insecurity among BC seniors is growing, according to a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. After rapid declines … Continue reading →
– www.policyalternatives.ca CEO pay sets new record: study Canada’s 100 highest paid CEOs have set a new record: their total compensation in 2015 hit a new high at $9.5 million, on average, according to a new Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives … Continue reading →
First Call: B.C. Child and Youth Advocacy issued its 20th annual report card of child poverty in BC today. According to their release and annual report card, BC is failing its youth. Here is their release and link to the … Continue reading →
