April 28, 2024

Minimum wage set to rise to full $10.25 this week

The last set increase of B.C.’s minimum wage is set to come into effect on Tuesday. It'll go up to $ 10.25 an hour, up from $ 9.50. B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair says it's good for both workers and the economy. "But it's certainly not enough.  To live in the lower mainland, you need to earn at least $ 11.25 or $ … [Read more...]