October 2022
COMMUNITY NEWS
RenfrewCollingwoodCommunityNews.com
Why 2400 Motel became a Living Wage Employer Historic RenfrewCollingwood motel is the only certified living wage hotel operator in B.C. 2400 Motel’s general manager Kristian Miller shares the risk they took in becoming a Living Wage Employer in the midst of the pandemic and the benefits they’ve found from doing so. The 2400 Motel is a landmark destination along the Kingsway corridor in Vancouver, B.C. Our classic and nostalgic 65-room motor court motel takes people back to road trips in classic cars, family time and being outdoors. A sense of old-fashioned hospitality is ingrained in us. That starts with having talented people and paying them a living wage to achieve the health and happiness everyone deserves. Our family of long-time associates ranges from 10 to 15 people throughout the year, and taking care of them is one of our core values. After all, we can’t be built on family heritage if our team cannot support their own at home. Since we first partnered together with the Living Wage for Families campaign in 2020, being a Living Wage Employer has enabled us to showcase our commitment to the associates and the culture of care we want to inspire Taking care of their team of associates by paying a living wage is a core value of 2400 Motel. Photo by Kristian Miller
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