EPC sidesteps ‘living wage’ motion
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A call to provide a “living wage” to all City of Winnipeg employees has hit a roadblock.
On Tuesday, council’s executive policy committee voted to take no action on the motion, which aimed to impose a living wage by Jan. 1, 2025 for all city staff, as well as employees providing city services through private contracts.
Mayor Scott Gillingham said he was concerned implementing the living wage would lead other city employees to ask for higher pay, resulting in new costs.
The mayor also argued that wage decisions are best left to labour negotiations and the city has a broad compensation package for workers that goes beyond wages, such as health and pension benefits.
Coun. Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry) voted against the call to take no action, noting she feels a living wage could help address the pay gap between genders.
The motion, which notes the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives recommends a living wage of $19.21 per hour, still requires a final council vote.