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What is a Living Wage?

A Living Wage is the hourly rate required for two working parents to meet the basic needs of a family of four. The family of four is the most common family unit size in B.C. and the Living Wage for this family is a fair proxy for other family sizes and single adults.

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Living Wage Employer 

At Kootenay Savings, we believe that doing the right thing starts with caring for our people. That’s why we’re proud to be recognized as a Living Wage Employer, a commitment that reflects our dedication to fair compensation, employee well-being, and building stronger, more resilient communities.
 
What this means for us?


Paying a Living Wage allows individuals and families to meet their basic needs – food, rent, clothing, childcare, transportation - and contribute to their communities. A Living Wage means strong local economies, and sustainable and healthy communities. We're proud to stand behind our people-becasue when our team thrives, our communities do too. 

To visit the Living Wage BC website click here
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Kootenay Savings is a proud Living Wage employer and is committed to meeting,
or exceeding, the annual Living Wage rate for our employees and our contracted suppliers.