Want to voice your opinions about minimum wage in a productive way? Read on.
Over the next six weeks, British Columbians have the opportunity to share their perspective on the path to raising B.C.’s minimum wage to $15 an hour.
The Fair Wages Commission is seeking input on the timing of wage increases for the general workforce, as well as looking at wage fairness for liquor servers, live-in camp leaders, home support workers, resident caretakers and certain farm workers.
From now until Dec. 7, 2017, the commission is providing two ways for people to participate:
- In-person consultations in eight communities around the province.
- Submit a brief or other written feedback by sending an email to FWC@gov.bc.ca.
In-person consultations will be held in the following communities:
* Nov. 16 – Abbotsford
* Nov. 17 – Nanaimo
* Nov. 21 – Kelowna
* Nov. 23 – Vancouver
* Nov. 28 – Prince George
* Nov. 29 – Victoria
* Nov. 30 – Surrey
* Dec. 7 – Cranbrook
The Fair Wages Commission was established by the Ministry of Labour in October 2017 to advise government on how to move towards a $15-an-hour minimum wage with increases that are regular, measured and predictable.
This arm’s-length commission has been directed to consult with economists, trade unions, the technology sector, small businesses, youth and others from all regions of the province.
