Living Wage Implementation and Advocacy

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Living Wage Implementation and Advocacy

The Living Wage Fraser Valley campaign is hosted by Vibrant Abbotsford as one of its strategic areas and a path to reduce poverty. Living Wage Fraser Valley collaborates with its regional supporters to increase awareness and advocate for a living wage. In partnership with Living Wage for Families, we recruit, certify, and recognize Living Wage Employers.

In order to provide a consistent, integrated, and credible certification throughout BC, living wage campaigns throughout the province partner with Living Wage for Families. Living Wage for Families was the first Living Wage campaign in BC and created the Employer Certification program. LWFV recruits potential Living Wage Employers in the Fraser Valley. We follow LWFF’s terms of reference, policies, and implementation plan. LWFV walks applicants through determining the cost, then connects them with LWFF to complete the implementation plan. LWFF certifies the Employer, then LWFV recognizes them via a plaque presentation and media.

What is the Living Wage? Minimum wage VS Living wage Living Wage is calculated on the basket of goods and services (housing, childcare, transportation, food and other basic costs) that it would take a family of four, with two adult income-earners working full-time, to survive in the community they live in. Minimum wage VS Living wage Minimum wage is government legislation to require employers to pay what is deemed reasonable for survival. Living wage is an employer voluntarily paying a wage that is required to meet minimum costs of living in their community.

Why is it Necessary? They’re facing impossible choices! One in five families in our province lives in poverty BC has one of the highest child poverty rates in the country. Close to 1/3 of the poor children in BC live in families with at least one adult working full time, full year. They’re facing impossible choices! Buy food OR heat the house Feed the children OR pay the rent

Current Living Wage Rate in the Fraser Valley is $15.90/hour

Living Wage Employer Certification Program Recognizes and celebrates employers that pay their direct and indirect employees a living wage. Becoming a Living Wage Employer is a voluntary, market response to poverty in our communities. Why become a Living Wage Employer? You are a responsible employer who cares about your employees and the community. You recognize that paying a living wage constitutes a critical investment in the long-term prosperity of the economy by fostering a dedicated, skilled and healthy workforce.

Living Wage Employers in the Fraser Valley http://vibrant.triplei.ca/living-wage/living-wage-fraser-valley

For More Information: info@vibrantabbotsford.ca