An Ottawa labour council has launched a hotline to publicly shame businesses cutting paid breaks and other worker benefits after the province’s minimum wage hike.
On New Year’s Day, the minimum wage in Ontario went up to $14 per hour, an increase of $2.40. In 2019 it will go up to $15 per hour.
In response, multiple Tim Hortons franchises across the province have yanked paid breaks, some benefits and other perks, workers tell CBC News. Workers at some Sunset Grill, Wimpy’s and East Side Mario’s outlets in Ontario have also said they are losing perks.
“It’s wrong. It’s just plain wrong,” said Sean McKenny, president of the Ottawa and District Labour Council (ODLC), in an interview.
The hotline number is: 613-233-1251
Email: minwagebully@ottawalabour.org
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‘Minimum wage bully hotline’ launched by Ottawa labour council
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