Last fall, we became certified by Orange County Living Wage, a nonprofit that promotes a living wage in Orange County and seeks to connect consumers with certified employers.
A living wage benefits everyone. It lifts working families out of poverty. It can improve employee morale, attendance, customer relations, and productivity, which can result in increased sales. Paying a living wage also boosts the local economy. Learn more about certification at http://www.orangecountylivingwage.org/.
Below, Weaver Street Market employee Charles Traitor speaks about the benefits of being living wage certified. Charles is a staff member in the produce department of our Carrboro store, as well as a worker owner and an elected director on the Weaver Street board of directors.