by Christine McCaig, Living Wage Scotland Projects Coordinator Research from the Living Wage Foundation (LWF) has found that low paid workers are five times more likely to be in insecure jobs than those paid the real Living Wage. Scotland has the highest proportion of real Living Wage jobs in the UK- with 91% of workers … Read more
We are delighted to welcome Austen Smyth, CEO of The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, to the 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. We caught up with Austen recently and asked him … Read more
While it’s difficult not to feel sad when a colleague moves on, we have been very lucky to have Twimukye Macline Mushaka at the Poverty Alliance for so long – 15 years in fact! During that time she has made a difference to many lives and we know she will continue to do so in … Read more
Fleet Alliance 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 period. … Read more
The University of Dundee has been accredited as a real Living Wage employer. The University has been paying the real Living Wage since 2014 but sought accreditation to reinforce its commitment to Dundee’s ambitious plans as a Living Wage City and to help encourage other employers to follow suit. The real Living Wage is an … Read more
Post Living Wage Projects Officer Salary ÂŁ33,409 per annum (pro rata) plus 6% pension Duration 1 year fixed term with likely extension Hours 28 hours per week Location Glasgow, but hybrid/flexible working available Line Manager Living Wage Scotland Manager We’re excited to share an exciting opportunity to join the Living Wage Scotland team at the Poverty … Read more
Muckle Media has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland. They join a growing network of Living Hours employers including Bruichladdich Distillery, Dear Green Coffee Roasters and R&W Scott. The Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over the age of 18 and commit to … Read more
By Muireann O’Sullivan, Living Wage Project Assistant June is Pride Month. Pride Month is rooted in the struggle of the LGBT+ community for equality and justice. It is a month to celebrate and reflect on the progress of the LGBT+ movement and look into the future to create a better world for all LGBT+ people. … Read more
A group of South Lanarkshire employers are celebrating completing South Lanarkshire Council’s new Social Enterprise Accelerator Pilot as well as their ongoing commitment to fair pay by each being accredited Living Wage employers. The real Living Wage, currently ÂŁ10.90, is the only UK wage rate calculated according to the costs of living. Employers choose to … Read more
Blackadders LLP has become accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment recognises that everyone working at Blackadders receives a minimum hourly wage of ÂŁ10.90 per hour. This rate is significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at ÂŁ10.42 per hour. Blackadders LLP is a long-established law practice … Read more