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Prince George student and labour activists ramp up minimum wage campaign on sixth anniversary of last increase
November 1, 2007
Students and labour activists from the Prince George area will be stepping up their campaign to boost BC's minimum wage to $10 this weekend, to mark the sixth anniversary of BC's last increase to the minimum wage.
Tomorrow evening, activists will be collecting signatures for the B.C. Federation of Labour $10 NOW petition at the Prince George Coliseum at 6:30 pm before the Spruce Kings take on the Quesnel Millionaires.
On Saturday, activists will "March for the Minimum Wage" leaving from the College of New Caledonia at 11:00 am to proceed to minimum wage employer, Wendy's fast food restaurant on West Central, and ending at MLA Pat Bell's office.
Over 40,000 people have signed the $10 NOW petition, as well, some 30 municipal councils, the Union of BC Municipalities, important community organizations and even some business groups all back efforts to win a higher minimum wage.
According to recent statistics, close to a quarter million BC workers earn less than $10.
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For more information contact: Ron Williams, 250-962-2020 or Jessie Uppal, 604-430-1421 or 604-220-0739.
