EAST Ayrshire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to fair pay as it marks Living Wage Week, which runs from November 9 to 15.
The local authority, which has been an accredited Living Wage Employer since 2020, is backing the newly increased real Living Wage rate of £14.10 per hour for workers aged 18 and over, up from £13.45.
The real Living Wage is independently calculated based on the actual cost of living and takes account of expenses including housing, food, transport, household bills and childcare.
Across Scotland, more than 76,000 workers are expected to benefit from the latest increase, earning around £2,700 more per year than they would on the National Living Wage.
Council leader councillor Douglas Reid said: “Everyone should be able to feel that their hard work is fairly rewarded.
“The real Living Wage recognises the genuine cost of living and provides an important foundation for financial security.
“We are proud to have been an accredited Living Wage Employer since 2020 and to be part of a growing movement of employers committed to fair pay.”
East Ayrshire Council is one of more than 4,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across Scotland.
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