Ontario Living Wage Network. 1.8 million workers amongst working poor in Canada Minimum wage arbitrary, politically driven – does not meet cost of living.

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Ontario Living Wage Network

1.8 million workers amongst working poor in Canada Minimum wage arbitrary, politically driven – does not meet cost of living WORKING POVERTY: IT DOESN’T ADD UP! “Work should be a route out of poverty”

WHAT IS A LIVING WAGE? A living wage is a level of pay that enables someone working full-time to earn enough to meet basic needs and participate fully in community Living Wage rates differ from community to community

BENEFITS OF LIVING WAGES TO EMPLOYEES Receive fair compensation Raised out of poverty Better quality of life and improved health Education/Skills training

BENEFITS OF LIVING WAGES TO EMPLOYERS Reduced absenteeism and decreased turnover Increased morale, loyalty and productivity More attractive jobs for job seekers Recognition for responsible employers

COMMUNITY BENEFITS Greater consumer purchasing power Increased local spending- job creation Increased civic participation

IN LONDON, UK – 1400 LIVING WAGE EMPLOYERS

NEW YORK CITY

LIVING WAGE CANADA

LIVING WAGE IN ONTARIO “The Best Way to Reduce Child Poverty is to pay parents & caregivers a Living Wage” – HWDSB Vice Chair, Alex Johnstone 38 Employers in Ontario have signed Living Wage declarations – including 2 Chambers of Commerce

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