HMS Unicorn staff hold a Living Wage employer logoboard

HMS Unicorn on board with the Living Wage

A major visitor attraction in Dundee has committed to fair pay and secure work by joining the Dundee Living Wage Family. HMS Unicorn, located in Dundee’s City Quay, is a well-known tourist destination and is much loved by locals, attracting around 10,000 visitors every year. At just over 200 years old, HMS Unicorn is Scotland’s … Read more

A group of people stand in front of a sign for Aberdeen Laundry Service holding a living wage employer logo board

Transforming Lives: The Powerful Impact of the Real Living Wage at Aberdeen Laundry Services

By Steven Burnett, Group Marketing & Stakeholder Communications Manager  In today’s economic climate, where families across Scotland continue to face rising energy costs and increasing grocery bills, Aberdeen Laundry Services stands proud as a beacon of employee-focused business practices. Since becoming an accredited Living Wage employer in 2023, we’ve witnessed a remarkable transformation in our … Read more

Edge Group Scotland joins Living Hours movement

Edge Group Scotland has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland. Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over the age of 18 and commit to providing at least four weeks’ notice for every shift, with guaranteed payment if shifts are cancelled within this notice … Read more

Stuart’s Bakers and Butchers has become accredited as a Living Wage employer

Stuart’s Bakers and Butchers has accredited as a Living Wage employer. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working there receive a minimum hourly wage of £12.60 per hour. This rate is higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £12.21 per hour.  Located in Fife, Stuart’s are a 6th generation … Read more