TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 13, 2013) - On November 14, community, labour and student groups across Ontario will be calling on Premier Kathleen Wynne to support a $5 billion boost to the economy by raising the minimum wage to $14. Community members will present an oversized cheque for $5 billion to Premier Kathleen Wynne's constituency office, representing the economic stimulus of a minimum wage increase.
| WHAT: | Presentation of $5 billion cheque to Premier Kathleen Wynne's constituency office |
| WHEN: | 11:15am, Thursday November 14, 2013 |
| WHERE: | Kathleen Wynne's constituency office, 795 Eglinton Ave. E (at Laird) |
| WHO: | Campaign to Raise the Minimum Wage |
| VISUALS: | Over-sized $5 billion cheque |
Ontario's minimum wage has been frozen at $10.25 for three years, pushing workers almost 20% below the poverty line. The Campaign to Raise the Minimum Wage is calling on the Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Liberal government to implement a $14 minimum wage for all workers.
Across Ontario, community members will present over-sized cheques to over 50 MPPs, including visits to 18 MPPs in Toronto on November 14th. Students on dozens of campuses will join the day of action, calling for a $14 minimum wage and highlighting concerns about rising student debt and low-wage jobs for students.
For more information on the campaign, visit: www.raisetheminimumwage.ca.
Follow the campaign Twitter account @fairwagesnow and hashtag #14now.
Contact Information:
(647) 235-6912 or (416) 531-0778, ext. 221
sonia@workersactioncentre.org