The County of Huron is the third municipality in Ontario to certify as a Living Wage employer at the Supporter level through the Ontario Living Wage Network and the United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research and Planning Council.
“I am thrilled that we can join others in our area by becoming certified as a Living Wage employer,” says Meighan Wark, CAO of the County of Huron. “At the County of Huron, we believe that paying a Living Wage is a very important movement to help lift families out of poverty and provide a basic level of economic security. Our commitment to providing a Living Wage for our employees is a step in the right direction.”
Calculated annually by the United Way Perth-Huron’s Social Research and Planning Council, the Living Wage is a calculation based on the living expenses of a family of four with both adults working full-time for 35 hours a week, once government transfers and deductions are taken into account. Everyday expenses included in the calculation are food, housing, utilities, childcare and transportation. Perth-Huron Counties’ Living Wage is $17.55 per hour. More information about Perth-Huron’s Living Wage can be found HERE.
“If a municipality is paying a Living Wage, it matters,” says United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb. “It is particularly helpful for municipalities to become certified because they are recognized as leaders. Certified Living Wage employers, like the County of Huron, draws attention to the Living Wage conversation in our communities. The conversation is about building stronger and healthier communities and encouraging economic prosperity for everyone. We are excited to welcome the County of Huron to the Living Wage movement.”
About the County of Huron
Huron County, Ontario’s West Coast, is located along the shores of Lake Huron. This vibrant rural community is the most agriculturally productive county in Ontario, and a leader in numerous areas of agricultural technology and innovation. Urban amenities unite with rural benefits making any one of our nine municipalities the right fit for business and family including heritage buildings, streetscapes and homes, 100 km of golden coastline, lush countryside and fertile fields, extensive walking, biking and ski trails, excellent health care facilities and an abundance of educational and cultural opportunities. These are just some of the features that make Huron County a great place to call home. For more information on the County of Huron, please contact 519-524-8394, huronadmin@huroncounty.ca, or visit https://www.huroncounty.ca/.