Hamilton leads the way with 'living wage'
By Heather McCrackenHamilton News·
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Save Campaigners say the living wage, calculated at $18.40 per hour, is the rate needed for workers to fully take part in society.
The minimum wage is $13.75.
The resolution was passed by eight votes to five, and will be funded from the existing council budget for staff wage increases.