The B.C. government is hoping private businesses will step up and provide pay increases for their workers who were not included in the pandemic top-up pay announced by the province last week. “We know this situation is difficult for many workers,” Finance Minister Carole James said in a statement. “I’m very pleased to see private sector employers, such as grocery stores, are stepping up to provide pay increases for their workers. “That’s the kind of behaviour that will help us all get through this together.
I would encourage all businesses who’ve seen an increase in revenue to ensure that their workers are being properly compensated at this difficult time.” Health and social service workers delivering in-person, front-line care in B.C.