Living Wage Committee
The CAPRA Living Wage committee understands that income is perhaps the most important social determinant of health. An income level shapes overall living conditions, affects psychological functioning, and influences health related behaviours such as quality of diet, recreation and leisure, and substance use/abuse.
Our goal is to advocate for a living wage for the people in our community.
Stay Up to Date!
CAPRA just published the 2016 Living Wage report! Check out the links below for more information!
Full Report: CAPRA 2016 Living Wage Report
Handy Infographic: 2016 Living Wage Infographic
Previous Report: CAPRA 2014 Living Wage Report
FAQ’s
What is Living Wage?
- Refers to an hourly wage that allows employees and their families to meet their basic needs.
Why is Living Wage important for poverty reduction?
- Living wage means access to better nutrition, medication, recreation and leisure opportunities, extended health services.
Why is Living Wage important for the Employer?
- Improves productivity and employee loyalty
- Decreased turnover
- Increased customer loyalty
- Bigger revenue
Current Activities
- Recalculation of Red Deer Living wage (just completed for 2016)
- Development of tool kit for other communities in Central Alberta to use to establish their living wage.
- Community engagement to encourage the greater community to support local businesses who will be paying a living wage.
