The living wage in Metro Vancouver in 2010 is calculated at $18.17/hour, which is 8.5% higher than it was 2 years ago. The increase is driven by increases in food, rent and childcare. Paying living wages can reduce child poverty, stimulate local ecnomies, and benefit employers. Read the full story in the Vancouver Sun.
Living Wage Calculation Now at $18.17 Hour
Filed in: | May 4, 2010
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