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!
Lutheran Community Care
Our People Make the Difference
Lutheran Community Care is an exceptional organization because of our extraordinary staff. They bring not only skill and experience—but heart—to everything they do.
Our staff are passionate:
They advocate for equal rights and work tirelessly to empower every person they encounter.
Our staff keep the door open:
No one is ever turned away. If we can’t provide support directly with one of our 8 program models, we’ll connect people to someone who can.
Caring services for everyone.
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
