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[Victoria Watcher]

Last Thursday, British Columbia increased the provincial minimum wage from $15.65 to $16.75 per hour. Though far from adequate, the B.C. New Democratic Party (NDP) government’s mandated pay increase will help protect the lowest-paid workers in the province from the effects of last year’s historically high inflation.

 

https://www.readthem...e-still-behind/

[Nparker]

The higher minimum wages are, the fewer hours its earners will get. It's pretty basic math.

[Victoria Watcher]

Greater Victoria living wage rises to $25.40 an hour



Total basic expenses for the Greater Victoria hypothetical family rose to $93,490.29, from $91,097.29 last year, an increase of 2.6 per cent.

Basic needs considered in living-wage calculations include rent for a three-bedroom apartment, food, child care, transportation and clothing, while taking into account government taxes, credits and subsidies.

The hourly wage works out to $46,228 in annual income per parent — for a total household income of $92,456 — based on a 35-hour work week, and allows for minimal recreation and entertainment, including visits to museums and events, some sports and arts classes for children and a modest family vacation.

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Those who earn less may be forced to take on extra work hours to make ends meet, taking them away from their families, social activities, exercise routines or continuing education, he said.


https://www.timescol...an-hour-7806631

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 09 November 2023 - 05:16 AM.

[spanky123]

^ If you are struggling to make ends meet then who is working a single job at 35 hours per week? Work the full 40 hours, drive an Uber, deliver some food.

 

If you want the Disney vacation you got to work a little harder for it, not expect that society will adjust to fit your 9-5 lifestyle.

[Tony]

I never work less than a 40 hour week not including lunch and break time.