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MINIMUM WAGE TO BE INCREASED

Released on October 4, 1996

Labour Minister Bob Mitchell announced today that Saskatchewan's
minimum wage will increase by 25 cents per hour on Dec. 1, 1996. The
increase brings the minimum wage to $5.60 per hour.

"This increase is based on a majority recommendation of the Minimum
Wage Board," Mitchell said. " In considering the board's
recommendation we looked at the healthy state of the province's economy
and the needs of Saskatchewan workers who are at the bottom of the wage
scale. We concluded that an increase in the minimum wage is
appropriate at this time."

Mitchell said when the increase comes into effect Saskatchewan's
minimum wage will remain near the middle of the range compared to other
provinces and comparable to Manitoba's rate of $5.40 per hour. British
Columbia has the highest minimum wage in the country at $7.00 per hour,
and Alberta and Newfoundland have the lowest rate at $5.00 per hour.

"Saskatchewan's economy did very well following the last increase in
the minimum wage and we are confident that this increase will not
affect the steady growth of jobs and economic development," Mitchell
said. "Minimum wage earners will contribute to continued growth as
they regain purchasing power affected by inflation since the minimum
wage was last increased in December, 1992.

"I want to thank Board Chair Murray Cheyne and the employer and labour
representatives on the Minimum Wage Board. Their efforts to consult
with Saskatchewan people over the past 10 months and bring forward a
recommendation are greatly appreciated," Mitchell said.

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For more information, contact:

Ted Boyle
Department of Labour
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-4156

Murray Cheyne, Chair
Minimum Wage Board
Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 937-2361

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