Efforts to promote fair pay and secure working conditions in Dundee have been highlighted at a meeting to mark the anniversary of the Living Wage in the city. Co-chair Cllr Steven Rome and other members of the Dundee Living Wage Action Group met Living Wage Scotland and Living Hours employers in the city to discuss what … Read more
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
To mark the 6th anniversary of ‘Making Dundee a Living Wage City’ Councillor Steven Rome, Convener of Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure, paid a special visit to Kanzen for Life to discuss their support of the Living Wage movement and thank them for the positive impact they have had. Kanzen for Life, an award-winning … Read more
Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to a memorable Living Wage Week. The campaign to ensure everyone earns enough to live on in Scotland relies on our fantastic network of engaged employers and supporters. We couldn’t do this without you! Read on for some of our highlights and please ensure you are subscribed … Read more
Social Security Scotland has become the first Living Hours accredited employer in Dundee City. 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 … Read more
A city wide partnership, Making Dundee a Living Wage City, has hit a major milestone in reaching its 5th anniversary. In 2019 Dundee was the first city in the UK to adopt the new place-based approach which aims to drive uptake in the real Living wage by local businesses. Paying the real Living Wage is … Read more
This year’s Living Wage Scotland Awards took place on Thursday 9 November at Scotland’s design museum, the V&A Dundee. A huge thank you to everyone for making this truly a night to remember. The event was hosted by the wonderful comedian Susan Morrison and our special guest speaker was the amazing Richard McCann, bestselling author, … Read more
Employers in Dundee are celebrating Living Wage Week as the city grows and strengthens its Living Wage ambition. There are now over 130 Living Wage accredited employers headquartered in Dundee collectively employing over 42,000 workers. Over 2,000 workers have been uplifted to the real Living Wage and Dundee is on track to see a record … Read more
From the 28th of August to the 3rd of September, employers across Scotland will be celebrating the first-ever Scotland Loves Local Week. The week is all about championing the Scotland Loves Local message, putting localism at the heart of a stronger, fairer future for Scotland’s towns. Over 7000 businesses in Scotland are now part of … 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