Living Wage for Families Campaign
322 - 312 Main St V6A 2T2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Light House is committed to providing, at a minimum, a Living Wage for all employees, because we know a Living Wage benefits employees, employers, the community, and the economy. Paying a Living Wage is just one way that we affirm to our staff that we value their work, and care about them and their families. Light House - Advancing a Regenerative, Circular Built Environment http://www.livingwageforfamilies.ca/lighthouse

"Being a Living Wage Employer has meant that those coming into entry-level positions within our organization are provided with a salary that allows them a feeling of financial safety and security. It ensures we attract individuals who value community and collaboration, which are culturally very important to us" Integra Connects http://www.livingwageforfamilies.ca/integra

"We feel bonded that we are all in this together being taken care of by Revive. We like to brag about our job to our friends and family. People feel good to work for our company because we are a Living Wage Employer. It's a point of pride for the company." David, Revive Washing http://www.livingwageforfamilies.ca/revive_washing

"The minimum wage does not cover the essentials for families, from what I’ve seen and experienced. Proactive wants employees to know that we’re here to help them help us." JP Buree, HR Manager from ProActive Hazmat & Environmental Ltd. http://www.livingwageforfamilies.ca/proactive_hazmat

We're ending the year with 200 Living Wage Employers! We know that 2020 has been a very difficult year for many employers and low wage workers and so we're delighted that this year we've certified more Living Wage Employers than ever before. Take a look at our new Living Wage Employers http://www.livingwageforfamilies.ca/200livingwageemployers

"Earning a Living Wage means that I don’t have to cosy up in relationships that I don’t want to be in"- a Living Wage doesn't just mean that you can afford food, rent and other necessities. It's also about security. Read Caroline's story http://www.livingwageforfamilies.ca/caroline

Over 25,000 people in BC don't need to worry about whether they'll be able to pay for rent, food and other essentials because their employer has committed to pay them a living wage. Find out more about our impact this year http://livingwageforfamilies.ca/impact2020 #livingwage

The Living Wage for Families Campaign is kicking off the recruitment phase of a participatory action research (PAR) project to better understand the impacts of working poverty on individuals and families. If you have lived experience with low-wage work or you represent agencies, organizations, initiatives, communities, or families impacted by working poverty, please come to this event! You will have an opportunity to learn more about the project and how you can get involved i...n this important research! A delicious lunch and refreshments will be provided. All ages welcome! For more information, contact Leila Trickey, Research Coordinator at [email protected] Link to registration here http://www.livingwageforfamilies.ca/mem-launch

Today is Halena's last day as Campaign Organizer. Read on for a message from Halena: "Thank you to everyone who has been part of this Campaign and who continues to advocate for higher wages, better protections for workers, and more investments into public goods and services. There is a long way yet to go to achieve our vision of every working British Columbian making a living wage, but the Campaign continues to grow and gain momentum thanks to the many voices across the province calling for these changes. I look forward to following the Campaign in the years to come and cheering on future successes!"

"New research reveals that when U.S. states raised the minimum wage by a single dollar, suicide rates fell among residents clustered around the bottom rung of the socioeconomic ladder. "And the higher the unemployment rate, the stronger the link. When a state’s jobless rate topped 6.5%, a $1 boost in the minimum wage was followed by a roughly 6% drop in the suicide rate among working-age adults with a high school degree or less in other words, among those most likely to work in minimum-wage jobs."