While British Columbians rang in the New Year, the province quietly increased the minimum piece rate wage for farm workers by a pitiful 2.8%. Meanwhile the cost of living has increased by 11.5%. Experts report.

Anelyse Weiler is an assistant professor at the University of Victoria’s department of sociology. Labour economist David Fairey is co-chair of the BC Employment Standards Coalition.

Published on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2023/01/26/Farm-Workers-Deserve-Basic-Minimum-Wage/