by David Bone, Communications Officer, Land Energy I was once made redundant twice in under two years; such is the precariousness of the jobs market, particularly in areas that are overly reliant on erratic or seasonal employment. I am certain many readers will be familiar with the feelings of hopelessness and the creeping sense of … Read more
WGM Engineering (WGM) has accredited as a Living Wage employer. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at WGM receive a minimum hourly wage of £13.45 per hour. This rate is higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £12.21 per hour. WGM Engineering is a self-delivery design and build … Read more
This Living Wage Week, we’re proud to celebrate Edinburgh’s progress in creating fair, secure, and well-paid work. Since 2020, the Edinburgh Fair Work Action Group has championed the real Living Wage across the city. Back then, 420 accredited employers guaranteed fair pay to around 33,000 workers. Today, that number has grown to 790 accredited employers, meaning 188,000 more … Read more
This Living Wage Week, St Andrew’s Hospice, is celebrating becoming an accredited Living Wage employer. Their Living Wage commitment sees everyone working at St Andrew’s Hospice including regular workers employed through third-party suppliers receive the real Living Wage. This rate is higher than the government minimum. St Andrew’s Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative care and support to patients, families and carers. It … Read more
This Living Wage Week, Alba Facilities Services are celebrating becoming an accredited Living Hours employer. 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 … Read more
If you have ever used a sink, showered, or flushed a toilet, chances are you have encountered a McAlpine product. As such a fundamental part of so many lives, we view ourselves as more than just a plumbing product manufacturer: we are a company with a rich history, a commitment to quality and sustainability; and … Read more
68,000 Living Wage workers in Scotland are set for a pay boost as over 3,750 Living Wage Employers are signed up to pay the new rates The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate independently calculated based on the actual cost of living and is different from the Government’s National Living Wage, which … Read more
I joined IOLLA in 2022 to oversee all things people and HR for the organisation. I was attracted to the role for a number of reasons. First of all, I was an IOLLA customer – I had experienced first hand what it felt like to be an IOLLA customer. Secondly, when I embarked on my … 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