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LIVING WAGE WEEK2015Emily Kenway
Campaign ManagerLiving Wage Foundation
Where we came from and what we mean
OUR ROOTS• 2001, parents +TELCO• Early successes incl. St Bart’s and KPMG
THE CRITERIA• Hourly rate of pay• Calculated annually according to the cost of living • Applicable to all those over 18• Contract workers are included – 2 hours or more per day, 8
consecutive weeks per year• Only non-deferred guaranteed bonuses are included
Citizens UK organises communities to act together for power, social justice and the common good.
Developing the capacity and skills of members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities so that members are better able to fully participate in society.
www.refugees-welcome.org.uk
The Living Wage Foundation
Established 2011 to create a coherent and valuable brand & win more wages.
We say the Living Wage is:• Good for business• Good for family• Good for society
We recognise and celebrate the leadership shown by Living Wage Employers across the UK. • Accreditation• Intelligence• Influence
Our parent charity remains
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
• 18-24 MINIMUM WAGE =£6.70 • 25+ MINIMUM WAGE = £7.20 (April 2016)
Current Context: UK picture
• 5.9 million working people paid less than the LW in UK
• 19% of jobs in London pay less than LW AND 13.8% in Islington
• 1.3m more women than men in jobs paid less than the LW in UK
Workers who’ve had a pay rise from accredited LW
employers since Nov 2014:
29,011
How we win Living WagesBRANDTactic: making the LW a business-friendly brandMethod: accreditation, media and map
How we win Living Wages
PROVEN BENEFITS Tactic: use business language and proof to show it’s not just about ethicsMethod: regular releases of credible research
• 70% of consumers would choose to shop with a Living Wage accredited retailer instead of one who isn’t
• 25% reduction in absenteeism• Improved turnover rates and recruitment calibre• Improved family wellbeing
How we win Living Wages
PRESSURETactic: demonstrate direct demand for the Living WageMethods: protests; shareholder activism; local organising; influencers
Fighting with government cleaners
WHAT HAPPENED:• Citizens UK = working with the cleaners of Whitehall
for many years• This year, they left letters asking for the LW on the desk
of the minister they clean for• Threatened with disciplinary action
WHAT WE DID NEXT:• Protest action – letter writing and testimony• Covered across the media• Cleaning company confirms no disciplinary action
= we won the battle, but not yet the war!
The Living Wage People’s Movement
Taking action for the Living Wage
Inform• Who would benefit from knowing more? • Employers• Service Users
Engage and encourage• Send information• Request meetings• Competitors / peers• Ask us to contact
Use us!
Employer Site: WWW.LIVINGWAGE.ORG.UK
Campaign Site: WWW.LIVINGWAGEMOVEMENT.ORG