Minimum wage recommendation

UNISON, the UKs largest union, today welcomed the recommendation from the Low Pay Commission for a 3% increase in the national minimum wage, calling it “a move in the right direction”.
 
Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON went on to say:
 
“It is about time that the minimum wage received a significant boost.   No doubt the rise will be welcomed by millions of low paid workers who are struggling day to day to make ends meet.  It will also reduce in-work poverty and make workers less vulnerable to pay day loan sharks as well as easing the growing pressure on foodbanks.
 
“However, UNISON will continue its campaign for a Living Wage for all workers.  At £6.50 an hour, the new minimum wage would still over a £1 less than the Living Wage needed to keep people out of poverty.  It is also less than the Chancellor’s own stated support for a £7 an hour minimum wage rate.  The Government should have the courage of its convictions and propose meeting that target.”