"Think about the improvement in our community's quality of life if every employer in the Comox Valley was living wage certified."

Post originally published in the Comox Valley Record, December 13, 2016

From all of us at the Living Wage for Families Campaign, thank you for all that you do to support the living wage in your communities.

The living wage is gaining momentum across BC. We’ve doubled the number of Living Wage Employers in the past two years. Look at what else you’ve helped us accomplish in 2016. Congratulations to you all!

"A living wage policy nudges up wages and benefits for the many contract employees in cleaning, parking, hospitality and food services."

On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 the Mayor and Council at the City of Vancouver unanimously committed to a plan to implement the living wage for all contracts and direct staff at the City of Vancouver, the Vancouver Public Library and the Vancouver Police Department.

September 21, 2016 (Vancouver, BC) – Council has approved pursuing Living Wage Employer certification for all City of Vancouver employees and sub-contractors to be compensated at or above Metro Vancouver’s living wage rate of $20.64 per hour, including direct salary and certain benefits. 

Last year many of you supported the City of Vancouver committing to become a Living Wage Employer. Now we’re writing to ask for your support one more time at the next council meeting.  

Have you identified a sympathetic employer but are not sure how to take the first step towards asking them to join a living wage campaign?

The first living wage restaurant in Vancouver, Ritual opened its doors this spring in the West End.

The City of Parksville became the fourth municipality in BC to pass a living wage policy on June 6, 2016. 

The Living Wage for Families Campaign has certified nine new Living Wage Employers. Welcome to the living wage family!