Kamloops Chamber members concerned with timing of minimum wage increase
KAMLOOPS — The third of four planned minimum wage increases for B.C’s lowest-paid workers kicked in around the province today (June 1).
The minimum wage increased by 75 cents, from $13.85 to $14.60. Liquor servers also saw their rates go up by nearly 10 per cent, while resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders got a 5.4 per cent pay boost.
In Kamloops, the local Chamber of Commerce says many business owners are supportive of the wage increase for their employees, but are concerned with the timing of its implementation.