By Gail Irvine, Living Wage Scotland Manager Three years on since it was first promised, the UK Government’s Employment Bill appears to have been shelved. In the absence of legislation aimed at tackling insecure work, the campaign for ‘Living Hours’ is more important than ever. The Employment Bill was first announced in the 2019 Queen’s … Read more
By Christine McCaig, Living Wage Projects Coordinator Employment should free people from the grip of in-work poverty however, the reality is that for many people, being in work does not guarantee financial security. As we begin our recovery from what has been one of the most testing times in recent history, we need to work together … Read more
By Jill Keegan, Community Development Advisor, Outside the Box We are proud to be celebrating Living Wage Week. Being part of the real Living Wage movement allows us to demonstrate that we value our staff team. It also provides us with the opportunity to encourage other employers to focus on work equalities. Women and Mums … Read more
We’re sharing another uplifting story from our accredited Living Wage employer Ooni Pizza Ovens, who show us that we’re all #InThisTogether Annie Fowden is the Senior Office and People Manager for Ooni Pizza Ovens in Edinburgh. Annie has been telling us how they have reacted to the CV-19 crisis. “Kindness is a core value here at … Read more