Thread by @JamieBillingham

When public sector workers in B.C. win wage increases, it’s not just their families who benefit. The ripple effect supports entire communities—workers, small businesses, and people struggling to get by. 🧵

Money stays local.
Public sector workers spend their wages in B.C.—groceries, childcare, restaurants, repairs. That spending keeps small businesses thriving and jobs secure, strengthening local economies.

Less strain on social supports.
Fair wages mean fewer workers relying on food banks or housing support. That leaves the safety net stronger for those who need it most.

Unions set the standard.
The minimum wage, paid vacation, parental leave, and workplace safety laws all started as union wins. Today, every worker benefits from those gains.

Family time matters.
Paid vacation and parental leave weren’t gifts from employers—they were fought for by unions, then written into law. Fair wages extend those protections, keeping families more secure.

Respect at work.
Rules against discrimination and harassment, protections for human rights—unions pushed for them, and now they’re rights every worker enjoys.

When public sector wages rise, communities rise with them. Stronger paycheques = stronger towns, healthier families, safer workplaces.

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