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B.C. Federation of Labour Campaign for $10 Minimum Wage to hit Prince George
March 27, 2007
Vancouver-The B.C. Federation of Labour's Campaign for a $10 Minimum Wage will hit Prince George tomorrow.
Federation President, Jim Sinclair, will be joined by labour and student activists to gather support for the Federation's petition to increase the provincial minimum wage to $10 per hour. The group will be speaking with Prince George residents at game four of the first round of Western Hockey League playoff match-ups, featuring the Prince George Cougars and the Kamloops Blazers.
DATE: Wednesday, March 28, 2007
TIME: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
PLACE: CN Centre - 2187 Ospika Blvd.
Prince George, BC
WHO: Jim Sinclair, President, B.C. Federation of Labour
Shamus Reid, Canadian Federation of Students
While the provincial Liberals like to boast that BC has one of the highest minimum wage rates anywhere in Canada, Sinclair said they conveniently overlook the fact that we also have the highest living costs. "When you take living costs into account, we actually have the second lowest minimum wage level."
Despite the booming economy, Sinclair says the Campbell government's own statistics show that low-paid jobs are actually on the increase in both sheer numbers and as a percentage of the overall provincial workforce. "It's a sign that Premier Campbell is on the wrong track when it comes to ensuring that all of us are sharing in economic growth - not just a privileged few," stated Sinclair.
A recent B.C. Federation of Labour, public opinion poll shows that 79 percent of British Columbians support the move to a $10 minimum wage. A growing number of municipal councils have backed the $10 NOW Campaign, while several BC newspapers have also editorially embraced a significant increase in the minimum wage.
To learn more about the Federation's Minimum Wage Campaign visit www.bcfed.ca.
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