Living Wage BC

The living wage in Metro Vancouver has gone up to $25.68 an hour. Calculations from Living Wage for Families BC and Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives show that a family in Metro Vancouver would have to spend over $4,000 extra on the same basket of goods compared to last year. Over the past few years, the Living Wage has increased dramatically, as rental prices have skyrocketed, and the cost of groceries has soared across the province. Although there are public initiatives that have helped reduce childcare fees and provided some small financial support for low wage workers, the savings are nullified by the surging cost of food and rent. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gG9WRnNF #livingwage #costofliving #risingcosts #livingwageweek #metrovancouver #yvr #bcpoli

Our new rebrand allows us to advocate more effectively for living wages for all workers and to foster an inclusive economy that benefits everyone. It was a dream to work alongside @revywebdesign to help turn our ideas into a beautiful, inclusive new brand. Read more about our other achievements this year https://lnkd.in/e4RcffFJ

Did you know that people with disabilities can only earn $16,500 a year before they lose their benefits? This can be a real barrier for employers who want to pay their workers a Living Wage, but have to carefully count how many hours their disabled staff are working so they don't go over the threshold and lose access to their benefits and many other entitlements. Over 50 employers signed our open letter calling on the Government to stop the clawbacks of disability benefits. The recent Poverty Reduction Strategy and the platforms of all three parties included commitments to address this issue. There's still a lot of work ahead, but we're very grateful and proud to work alongside our friends at @disability-alliance-bc and @povreductionbc to champion this issue. Read more about our achievements this year: https://lnkd.in/e4RcffFJ

The “Trapped in the Gap” report found that 1 in 3 workers in BC don’t earn a living wage. Shockingly half of all racialized women in Metro-Vancouver don’t earn a Living Wage. This research highlighted the scale of the work we have ahead of us. Thanks to @ccpa_bc our partners in this research. Read more about the report, and our other achievements this year: https://lnkd.in/e4RcffFJ

This year we managed to calculate Living Wage rates for 25 communities in BC. Thank you to all of our amazing community partners who help us with this work. Every calculation involves detailed research and verification to ensure that it is comparable to other communities in BC, whilst reflecting the local situation. It's not easy, but with their patience and passion we can help showcase the specific cost of living issues in each community. And extra special thanks to our friends at the @ccpa_bc without whom we wouldn't be able to calculate any living wage rates. If you're interested in calculating the living wage for your community, then please reach out to find out more! Read more about all our achievements this year: https://lnkd.in/e4RcffFJ

As Canadians in the non-profit world, we're usually modest about our achievements. But as we look back on the year, we're really proud of everything we've managed to do together. Over the next week we'll highlight some of the things we've managed to achieve together. Check back every day, or skip ahead and read our blog summarising our year: https://lnkd.in/e4RcffFJ And if you're feeling generous, think about making a donation so we can achieve even more in 2025 😉

"We decided to become a Living Wage employer to demonstrate our commitment to creating meaningful, sustainable positive change for our employees and community. Tap&Go EV recognizes that providing fair wages empowers our team members to meet their essential needs without financial stress, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and overall well-being. This commitment also fosters a strong, motivated team, which directly supports our long-term growth and productivity goals. Our decision reflects our commitment to social responsibility and community, embodying our belief that local businesses play a vital role in shaping a strong and resilient economy. We believe that supporting our employees is not just good ethics, it’s good business!" Jonathan Yap, Tap&Go Evo

CPHR-BC is now a Living Wage Employer! Committed to providing leadership in HR excellence, CPHR BC & Yukon is the foremost professional association for HR practitioners throughout the province. As the experts in HR policy, we're delighted that they have certified as a Living Wage Employer. They help to highlight that paying a living wage is good for workers and good for employers. Find out all the benefits of becoming a Living Wage Employer by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/gD36Nzm3 (@chartered-professionals-in-human-resources-of-british-columbia-and-yukon-cphr-bc-&-yk)

We're delighted that the @nurses-and-nurse-practitioners-of-british-columbia have become a Living Wage Employer! Research has found that poverty and low pay can have a significant impact on physical and mental health, and even lower life expectancy. NNPBC want to fight for economic justice, and becoming a Living Wage Employer is a key step in their journey to do that.

1 in 3 workers in BC don't earn a Living Wage. We're committed to changing this. Through our research, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower employers to provide fair pay that makes a real difference.  Your donation will help us reach more employers, carry out impactful research and make our voice heard with Government.  Help us continue this work by donating an hour, a week, or even a month of the living wage. If you are able, consider making a monthly donation to help us make a lasting impact for low wage workers.  Together, we can ensure more workers thrive, not just survive.  www.livingwagebc.ca/donate