Loblaw, Metro Announce Pay Boost For Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic

Two of Canada’s largest food retailers have announced a pay increase for staff working through the COVID-19 pandemic. Loblaw Companies Ltd, which includes Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies and Real Canadian Superstores, announced the raise Saturday for its workers’ “outstanding efforts to keep stores open.” Grocery chain Metro is also boosting its employee salaries, offering an additional $2 per hour to workers in stores and distribution centres, retroactive from March 8 until May 2. (source: ctvnews.ca).