Commenting on EDF Energy’s announcement today (Thursday) that the company has become a living wage employer, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “This is good news for all those staff, contractors and suppliers who will benefit from being paid the living wage. “It shows that companies can pay decent wages and remain competitive and puts […]
Labour council raises pay for lowest-paid staff to £8.39 per hour
Today we’re launching a new campaign – “Making Waves for the Living Wage” calling on all UK the water industry to sign up as accredited Living Wage employers with the Living Wage Foundation.
Even on the proper living wage, it would take nearly 130 years for the lowest paid employees in the water industry to earn the same as the highest paid director in the sector does in 12 months, according to new research published by UNISON today (Wednesday). This analysis of pay at the UK’s 19 water […]
John Moores joins ‘growing number’ of universities gaining accreditation as living wage employers
The unions do not recognise the new statutory 'national living wage', which is just a rebranded minimum wage for workers over 25. To coincide with the […]
UNISON members continue the fight for fair pay and the real living wage
‘Trade unions are a force for good and a force for equality in our society’, Labour leader tells conference
Union calls off strike ballot, for now, after health minister halts damaging move to monthly payments for health workers
UNISON reasserts the ‘ultimate goal’ for UK minimum wage policy, in its submission to the Low Pay Commission
Devolution is finally reaching the English regions – on 4 May, voters get to elect the first batch of ‘metro mayors’
Devolution is finally reaching the English regions – on 4 May, voters get to elect the first batch of ‘metro mayors’
The living wage has risen to £8.75 an hour across the UK and £10.20 an hour in London
University to seek formal accreditation from Living Wage Foundation – a move which UNSION says should be copied across all UK universities
Announcement of new rates marks the start of Living Wage Week
