Board Converting News, April 10, 2023

Jamestown Container Companies Join Level Up Champions Initiative Falconer, New York based Jamestown Container Compa- nies announced being recognized as a Level Up Champi- on for the Rochester community by the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI). The program celebrates employers that have made a commitment to wage en- hancement by establishing at least a $15/hour starting wage for all employees in their organization. The Level Up Champion designation signifies to cur- rent employees, potential employees, and the public that Jamestown Container Companies believes increasing wages are essential to promoting upward mobility. The company said in a release that it is committed to being a part of the wider movement to lift our entire community. “We applaud the organizations that have chosen to stand with RMAPI and make this commitment to our com- munity,” said Aqua Y. Porter, RMAPI Executive Director. “Even as they face financial pressures and the uncertainty, these Level Up Champions have recognized the value that their employees bring and the dignity inherent in all work. Their commitment is a shining example to all employers in our community that everyone can be part of the solution to increasing upward mobility for all families, and that taking the first step toward wage equity is within their grasp." For more information, visit levelupchampion.org .

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