The provincial government finally caved and raised the minimum wage. They tried to ignore us for as long as possible but the pressure from this campaign forced their hand. We won this round but we need to stay vigilant to ensure they do not try to claw these gains back …
September 7, 2016
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The Gender Wage Gap is a persistent social issue which undervalues women and the occupations they are interested in. In Canada, women, on average, are being paid $0.82 for every $1 earned by men for the same amount of work. By signing this petition you are agreeing to increase Ontario's current minimum wage of $11.25 to $12. Increasing Ontario's minimum wage will not only help the hardworking youth in Ontario pay for their expenses more easily but it will also help the large number of women who rely on minimum wage for a living. Therefore, increasing Ontario's Minimum wage is step towards closing the Gender Wage Gap in Ontario.
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June 9, 2016
The government is finally feeling the heat because of this surge in support. Keep pushing until they stop ignoring the reality that workers cannot survive on these poverty wages.
17 Comments
ABOUT TIME. hope this actually happens soon.
its way too hard to get by on 11.25 these days. rent is crazy.
so tired of working full time and still struggling to pay bills. please fix this.
Everyone deserves a living wage. This gap is so unfair.
needs to be higher than 12 honestly but this is a start.
This is an important issue
I lesley stand against the gender wage gap!
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The provincial government finally caved and raised the minimum wage. They tried to ignore us for as long as possible but the pressure from this campaign forced their hand. We won this round but we need to stay vigilant to ensure they do not try to claw these gains back …
September 7, 2016
Final supporters
The Gender Wage Gap is a persistent social issue which undervalues women and the occupations they are interested in. In Canada, women, on average, are being paid $0.82 for every $1 earned by men for the same amount of work. By signing this petition you are agreeing to increase Ontario's current minimum wage of $11.25 to $12. Increasing Ontario's minimum wage will not only help the hardworking youth in Ontario pay for their expenses more easily but it will also help the large number of women who rely on minimum wage for a living. Therefore, increasing Ontario's Minimum wage is step towards closing the Gender Wage Gap in Ontario.
Updates
June 9, 2016
The government is finally feeling the heat because of this surge in support. Keep pushing until they stop ignoring the reality that workers cannot survive on these poverty wages.
17 Comments
I believe this issue is really important and I am happy to see the increasing awareness!
ABOUT TIME. hope this actually happens soon.
its way too hard to get by on 11.25 these days. rent is crazy.
so tired of working full time and still struggling to pay bills. please fix this.
Everyone deserves a living wage. This gap is so unfair.
needs to be higher than 12 honestly but this is a start.
This is an important issue
I lesley stand against the gender wage gap!
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I believe this issue is really important and I am happy to see the increasing awareness!