Tag: minimum wage
Minimum Wage to Increase in Ontario
TORONTO — Last week the B.C. government made plans to hike its minimum wage, and yesterday the Ontario government did the same, announcing that...
Business Groups Respond to B.C.’s Minimum Wage Increase
VANCOUVER — The B.C. government’s announcement to increase minimum wage and liquor server wage annually based on the Consumer Price Index is being met...
Ontario Raises Minimum Wage
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced it will increase the minimum wage to $11 in June to reflect the rise in the Consumer...
U.S. Fast-food Workers Plan National Strike
WASHINGTON — U.S.-based fast-food and other low-wage workers are being encouraged to strike Aug. 29 in protest of the low minimum wage.
“We’ve had enough...
Thousands of U.S. Quick-service Workers on Strike
NEW YORK — Workers from quick-service restaurants in seven U.S. cities walked off the job Monday to protest low wages.
“As they struggle to put...
Saskatchewan To Raise Minimum Wage
REGINA – Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it will increase minimum wage to $10 per hour effective Dec. 2012, leaving foodservice operators to...
Two-Tiered Wage Debate Continues in N.B.
FREDERICTON — The discussion of a potential two-tiered wage system continues to polarize foodservice businesses and advocacy groups in New Brunswick. Supporters of the...
N.B. Wage Hike Delayed
FEDERICTON – The N.B. government is postponing its minimum wage hike until the spring to help alleviate the strain on businesses and further examine...
N.B. Wage Hike Delayed
FEDERICTON – The N.B. government is postponing its minimum wage hike until the spring to help alleviate the strain on businesses and further examine...
Manitoba’s Minimum Wage Hike Upsets Industry
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government’s decision to raise the minimum wage to $10 an hour on Oct. 1 is being met with criticism by...
