Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Middlesex-London Health Unit
Community Collaboration to Announce London's Living Wage
A collaboration of local business and public sector partners will announce London's Living Wage and the launch of a new website, www.livingwagelondon.ca, where employers can learn more about the voluntary program, at a news conference Friday, May 13th at the London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC).
A Living Wage is different from the minimum wage and is calculated based on a range of local factors and influences. Each community's Living Wage reflects what earners who live there need to earn so that their household can meet its basic needs. A Living Wage ensures families are not under severe financial stress, promotes social inclusion, and helps families achieve a basic level of economic security.
Friday's announcement will feature speakers and guests who have collaborated on the Living Wage London project and employers who pay their employees a Living Wage.
| | Who: | Mike Moffatt, Assistant Professor, Business, Economics and Public Policy, Ivey Business School
Stephen Bolton, Libro Credit Union President, CEO and Head Coach
Rachel Berdan, Chief Marketing Officerr and VP of Sales, Ellipsis Digital
David Sylvester, Principal, King's University College
Michelle Quintyn, President and CEO, Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes
Hugh Mitchell, CEO, Western Fair District
Janette MacDonald, CEO and Manager, Downtown London
Dr. Chris Mackie, Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Middlesex-London Health Unit | | What: | Lauch of Living Wage London, a local business and public sector collaboration promoting the benefits of a Living Wage for employers, employees and the local community. | | When: | Friday, May 13th, 2016 at 10:30am | | Where: | LEDC, Second Fl Boardroom, 380 Wellington St, London ON. |
Media Contacts:
Chad Lovell
Communications Manager
Libro Credit Union
519-672-0130 ext 4423
Dan Flaherty
Communications Manager
Middlesex-London Health Unit
519-663-5317 ext 2469
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