Edinburgh Trams, as part of Transport for Edinburgh, has become an accredited Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Edinburgh Trams receive a minimum hourly wage of £10.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate was announced on Thursday 22nd September 2022 in response to the cost-of-living crisis. This rate is … Read more
South of Scotland Enterprise has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland. They are the first employer across the South of Scotland to gain the accreditation and are the 18th Living Hours accredited employer in Scotland. The Living Hours accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over … Read more
We’re all about going further than the minimum. Paying people enough to live on is a key element in building a fair and just Scotland but there is much more that can be done to ensure everyone leads a happy and productive life. Many of you are making a positive impact on our society and … Read more
by Craig Hume, Utopia Computers The end of the year marks a natural break in our work and personal lives and provides many, myself included, the time to reflect and plan for the year ahead. As I look back on 2022 with its many ups and downs, the recognition I received from Living Wage Scotland … Read more
We recently had the pleasure of catching up with Councillor Christian Allard. He has been an elected councillor for Torry and Ferryhill, part of Aberdeen City Council since 2017. He is also the Convener of the Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee at Aberdeen City Council Tell us about your organisation and your role. As the Convener … Read more
2022 has by no means been an easy year for low paid workers, or for businesses in Scotland. We all want to live in a fair and compassionate society, but with food and energy bills soaring and inflation at a 40-year high, this year has seen more and more people being pulled into poverty. It … Read more
Living Wage Week may be over but we have some fantastic memories to carry us onward in the campaign to ensure everyone earns enough to meet their needs. Across Scotland, employers and employees joined us in highlighting the difference the real Living Wage makes and the benefits that it brings to people and society. Below … Read more
This year’s Living Wage Scotland Awards took place on Thursday 17 November at the stunning Scotch Whisky Experience, a 5 star visitor attraction on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. A huge thank you to everyone for making this a night to remember. The event was hosted by the wonderful writer, broadcaster and comedian Susan Morrison and we … Read more
The Richmond Fellowship Scotland has accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Richmond Fellowship Scotland is Scotland’s largest third sector social care provider and delivers registered services across 25 local authorities. The Richmond Fellowship specialises in providing personalised support to people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental ill health, and other complex support needs; … Read more
By Heather Parry, Senior Policy and Liaison Manager, Society of Authors At the Society of Authors, our job, as the UK’s largest trade union for writers, is to lobby and advocate for better working conditions for our 12,000 members. The way the publishing industry works presents several challenges to achieving Fair Work and a Living … Read more