We’re continuing to bring you uplifting stories of good work and kindness from our Accredited Living Wage Employers #InThisTogether. Glasgow cycling charity Bike for Good are giving free bike loans to key workers, free route planning, and providing a free bike delivery service of care packages to vulnerable people. The charity are lending their fleet of bikes … Read more
C-Change, a Glasgow-based care organisation has become an accredited Living Wage employer, increasing the wages of 208 staff members. Their accreditation will also see 173 front line care workers receive a pay rise to the real Living Wage. C-Change works with people that have learning disabilities, mental health issues and other additional support needs and … Read more
Our Living Wage accredited employers are doing their bit for #InThisTogether Barbara McGinley, owner of An Clachan Café in Glasgow, had to close her business due to coronavirus. Her three staff are in furlough. Despite income not coming she decided to help where she could and when she saw an appeal by Glasgow Night Shelter, she decided … Read more
Living Wage Scotland have been speaking to employers all over the country. This week we were delighted to speak with Tom McDermott Director of Sprigg, who would normally be found providing amazing coffee and fresh healthy food in the heart of Glasgow. Since this isn’t possible for now Tom has kindly shared with us how the … Read more
By Lisa Lawson, Founder, Dear Green Coffee Roasters When asked to write a blog post for Living Wage Scotland there was no stopping me. The truth is I can’t comprehend businesses who don’t pay this basic cost of living. When I look back on my own work experiences I question why I chose to work … Read more
By Tom McDermott, Owner, sprigg Our Living Wage journey started long before sprigg was trading; it’s in the business plan I used to raise initial funding! I originally committed to pay our staff £8.45 an hour, the real Living Wage at the time. However, when we launched, I opted to pay the current rate of … Read more