[Livingwage] Re: Living Wage campaign?

[Mike Lehman]

Molly,
The local LW webpage is down. However, the local Living Wage would match 
the federal poverty guidelines for a family of four (latest data from 
2003) as adopted by local governments. This is $18,400/year or $8.85/hour.
Mike Lehman

Molly Stentz wrote:

> Hey Maiko, Mike!
> 
> I have a question that I'm hoping you could help me find a answer to. Do
> you know what the current living wage rate is for Champaign county?
> 
> Sascha seemed to think not much has happened with Living Wage campaign
> in awhile, but I'm wondering if you have any data compiled as to what that
> figure was computed to be, as of the last time anyone was working on
> that. Do you have an idea?
> 
> The Food Co-op would like to increase the wages for its staff, and I'd
> like to avoid having to compute it by hand if you guys have already
> figured it out! Do you know?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> -Molly
>