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20/01/2017
Living Wage Campaign Launched By Labour Youth
Labour Youth has announced the launch of its Living 2019 campaign, which aims to encourage all employers to pay the living wage.
Set by the Living Wage Technical Group, the living wage is considered to be the minimum a full time worker needs to earn to cover basic living expenses.
Speaking at the launch of the campaign Chair of Labour Youth Kevin Donoghue said: "Our campaign is simple - those in work should earn enough to be able to cover basic living expenses. Sadly, that is not possible with people struggling to survive on the minimum wage."
The campaign will also seek to recognise employers that make the effort to improve working conditions for employees.
Donoghue, who is a former President of USI, spoke about the plans for the campaign: "We are launching this week, on the 98th anniversary of the Democratic Programme and will spend the next two years working with employees, employers and government to bring about a Living Wage that is sustainable in the long term.
"Living 2019 recognises that there are a series of obstacles for all stakeholders in the introduction of a Living Wage. However, we have seen a number of employers have already committed to it. Our campaign will reach out to all relevant groups and seek to ensure our nation's workers can afford to live."
(MH/LM)
Set by the Living Wage Technical Group, the living wage is considered to be the minimum a full time worker needs to earn to cover basic living expenses.
Speaking at the launch of the campaign Chair of Labour Youth Kevin Donoghue said: "Our campaign is simple - those in work should earn enough to be able to cover basic living expenses. Sadly, that is not possible with people struggling to survive on the minimum wage."
The campaign will also seek to recognise employers that make the effort to improve working conditions for employees.
Donoghue, who is a former President of USI, spoke about the plans for the campaign: "We are launching this week, on the 98th anniversary of the Democratic Programme and will spend the next two years working with employees, employers and government to bring about a Living Wage that is sustainable in the long term.
"Living 2019 recognises that there are a series of obstacles for all stakeholders in the introduction of a Living Wage. However, we have seen a number of employers have already committed to it. Our campaign will reach out to all relevant groups and seek to ensure our nation's workers can afford to live."
(MH/LM)
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