Monday, August 19, 2013

Demands For Minimum Wage Increase

Advocates are pushing for a big jump in Ontario's minimum wage.

Several demonstrations were held across the province August 14 to support of the current rate of $10.25 going to $14.

Spokesperson Sonia Singh says it's a figure they believe will get people now struggling over the poverty line.

The group is planning demonstrations each month until the province agrees to the increase.

Most of the protests have been in southern Ontario, but Singh says the movement is growing and expects to see some occurring in northwestern Ontario in the future.