By Gail Irvine, Senior Policy and Development Officer, Carnegie UK Trust Like the Living Wage Foundation and Living Wage Scotland, which call for a ‘fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work,’ the Carnegie UK Trust believes that our labour market should provide work opportunities that offer dignity, security and a decent standard of living. … Read more
By Patrick Harvie MSP When pubs, bars, cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels were told to shut on 23rd March many workers were thrust into panic. I was inundated with emails from constituents describing desperate situations of financial uncertainty, fear of eviction and, in some cases, redundancy. Many employers, with no prospect of income or reopening … Read more
Working with Scotland’s vibrant hospitality and tourism industry is exciting and inspiring, whilst posing some unique challenges. Following the Coronavirus outbreak, the industry is now being pushed to its limit, facing a whole new world of challenges in the coming weeks and months and it is imperative that businesses and employees receive the support that … Read more
Dear Employers I hope you, your family, friends and colleagues are all well in these extraordinary times. So many of you will be facing new levels of pressure in both your work life and personally. The volume and pace of the of decisions many you are having to make every day will be enormous. Our … Read more
The impact of COVID-19 is felt by every person, organisation and community. Our network of Living Wage organisations and their staff in Scotland and across the UK are facing unprecedented challenges, yet we have already seen resilience and kindness from so many in the Living Wage movement and we look forward to sharing those stories with you … Read more