What is the Living Wage?
The living wage is a locally calculated, peer-reviewed hourly rate of pay at which individuals and families can live. It is not the same as minimum wage, which is mandated provincially. It is a wage that employers pay voluntarily because it is not only beneficial to both employers and employees, but the entire community.
Featured Living Wage Employer
Every other month a new business or organization will be featured. To have your business featured call 624-1725 to find out more about the Thunder Bay Living Wage Campaign!
Benefits
Community Benefits
- Increased spending in our local economy
- Increased civic participation
- Reduced income inequality and poverty
Employee Benefits
- Fair pay for work
- Raised out of poverty
- Social inclusion
- Better health
- Possibilities for further education
Employer Benefits
- Reduced absences and turnover rates
- Lower training costs - higher employee loyalty
- Higher employee morale and performances
- Recognition as an ethical employer
Thunder Bay Living Wage
$19.70/hour
For more information visit ontariolivingwage.ca/documentation
Become a Thunder Bay Living Wage Employer
Would you like to join the growing list of Thunder Bay Living Wage Employers?
If your business or organization pays all full-time permanent employees at least $19.70 per hour you can join the Thunder Bay Living Wage Campaign.
Call (807) 624-1725 for more information.
Thunder Bay Living Wage Employers
- Lakehead Social Planning Council
- Kinna-aweya Legal Clinic
- Wequedong Lodge
- Nalu
- Itec 2000
- Roots to Harvest
- Telstar Motel
