Update 2022
The 2022 living wage update comes alongside the fastest increases to the cost of living seen since the early 1980s. These increases are placing financial pressure on low-wage workers, amplifying calls for the adoption of a living wage in Manitoba.
Using local cost-of-living data for three Manitoba cities, including rental, transportation, and food costs, we calculate the wage required for working families to achieve a decent standard of living. A family of four, with two working parents, must earn $18.34 per hour in Winnipeg, $16.25 per hour in Thompson, and $15.66 per hour in Brandon to cover all basic household expenditures.
Attachments
MB LW Calculation Guide 2022.pdf
2020_vs_2022_ LW_Calculations_Aug_24 Spreadsheets .xlsx
Infographic Living Wage 2022 (Winnipeg).pdf
Infographic Living Wage 2022 (Thompson).pdf
Infographic Living Wage 2022 (Brandon).pdf
About the authors
Michael Apata
Jesse Hajer
Niall Harney
Niall (he/him) joined CCPA-Manitoba in February 2022 as the Errol Black Chair in Labour Issues. His research focuses on labour markets, income inequality, public finance, and political economy. Prior to joining the CCPA-MB Niall worked as a research analyst with non-profits and social enterprises across the country, and as an organizer with the Canadian Federation of Students. Niall has a BA in Global Political Economy from the University of Manitoba and an MSc in Geography from McGill University.
