By Iain Russell, Living Wage Scotland Accreditation Officer The case for NHS Boards in Scotland to accredit as Living Wage employers is compelling. The real Living Wage is calculated according to what employees and their families need to live and improves quality of life. This has become even more urgent as the COVID-19 pandemic exposes … Read more
We are so excited to celebrate the achievements of our fantastic network of employers once again this year. We have 6 categories you can enter: old favourites are back and there are some new ones for you. The ceremony will take place in November as part of our Living Wage Week celebrations and will be … Read more
We are delighted to introduce Meredith Adams who has joined our Living Wage Scotland Leadership Group. The Group is made up of employers and experts from across Scotland, whose role is to provide advice on the implementation and future development of our work. Meredith is Social Impact Manager at Standard Life Aberdeen where she aims to … Read more
Dundee Heritage Trust has become an accredited Living Wage employer, a commitment which supports the drive to make Dundee a Living Wage City. Their accreditation ensures everyone working for the organisation earns at least the real Living Wage, currently set at £9.50 per hour. Dundee Heritage Trust (DHT) is an independent charity that runs two five-star … Read more
By Christine McCaig, Living Wage Projects Coordinator Employment should free people from the grip of in-work poverty however, the reality is that for many people, being in work does not guarantee financial security. As we begin our recovery from what has been one of the most testing times in recent history, we need to work together … Read more
The Living Wage Foundation hosted their Champion Awards 2021 online on 16th June, hosted by YolanDa Brown and sponsored by Aviva. The Awards recognise and celebrate Living Wage Employers and individuals that are leading the movement by promoting the real Living Wage in their industries, supply chain and areas, leading to outstanding contributions to communities and industries across … Read more
The Poverty Alliance are recruiting a Living Wage Project Assistant to support delivery of our highly successful national programme: Living Wage Scotland. Living Wage Scotland was launched in 2014 by the Poverty Alliance to increase the number of employers that are recognised for paying their staff the real Living Wage. It is a partnership with … Read more
Living Wage Scotland are delighted to be working in partnership once again with North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council to offer employers based within Lanarkshire, a discounted rate for their first year of Living Wage accreditation. The real Living Wage is currently £9.50 per hour throughout the UK (£10.85) in London and full details … Read more