Minimum wages increased in B.C.
Posted: May 31, 2022
By: Victoria (no last name given)
The minimum wage in BC is increased from 15.20 to 15.65 as of June 1, 2022. This is the highest current minimum wage of any province. This increase comes as a part of a five year commitment to “help support workers and their families.” The change has so far benefitted up to 400,000 British Columbians, many of whom are “women, immigrants or youth.” This increase is in conjunction with the 2.8% calculated inflation rate over the course of 2021. The Minister of Labour, Harry Bains, says that this is “a key step in helping to… build a strong economy for B.C.”
I think this is great news, especially as a young worker. I am, and likely will be for the foreseeable future, working minimum wages jobs to build up some savings. Anying increase in wages is always incredible news. However, I also recognize that this means a great deal more to a lot of other people. There have been consistent reports of people cutting back how much food they’re buying, or changing their eating habits in light of the rising inflation rates. As costs rise, it will continue to push more and more people into poverty. By increasing the minimum wage, it should help stave off a couple more lives from being pushed down below the poverty line.
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