United Way Announces New Living Wage to Make Ends Meet
New Wage to Help Families with Rising Rent and Other Costs
United Way has announced a new living wage for the community, which is designed to help families make ends meet amid rising rent and other costs.
The new living wage is $22.50 per hour, and it is based on the cost of living in the community.
The living wage is a voluntary standard, and employers are encouraged to adopt it to help their employees afford basic necessities.
How the Living Wage Was Calculated
The living wage was calculated using data from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Living Wage Calculator.
The calculator takes into account the cost of housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and other essential expenses for a family of four.
The living wage is updated annually to reflect changes in the cost of living.
Benefits of the Living Wage
The living wage has several benefits for families and the community.
For families, the living wage can help to:
- Reduce financial stress
- Improve access to affordable housing
- Increase food security
- Improve health outcomes
- Promote economic security
For the community, the living wage can help to:
- Reduce poverty
- Reduce crime
- Improve educational outcomes
- Strengthen the local economy
How to Get Involved
There are several ways to get involved with the living wage campaign.
Individuals can:
- Learn more about the living wage
- Talk to their employers about adopting the living wage
- Support businesses that pay the living wage
Businesses can:
- Adopt the living wage
- Support the living wage campaign
- Promote the living wage to other businesses
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of families in the community.
Additional Resources
For more information on the living wage, please visit the following resources:
