One of the province香蕉视频直播檚 largest forestry companies is supporting its employees during uncertain economic times through financial aid.

The Gorman Group has announced it is providing all active hourly employees with up to $5,000 to help address their increasing costs due to the rising pressures of inflation.

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Each active hourly employee who has been with the company for six months will receive up to $5,000, and part-time employees will receive an adjusted amount.

Employees will also received a 2.5 per cent cost of living adjustment to their wage as of July 1.

In operation for over 70 years in B.C., the Gorman Group employs approximately 1,000 people at their five locations. Gorman Bros. Lumber in West Kelowna, Downie Timber & Selkirk Cedar in Revelstoke, Canoe Forest Productions in Canoe, Lumby Pole in Lumby, and their mill in Oroville, Washington, are among the largest employers in their respective communities.

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According to the Gorman Group this will result in new money injected into the local economies where the employees live, ultimately helping community businesses.

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