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The Scottish Living Wage Campaign is a coalition of trade unions, anti-poverty campaigners, voluntary organisations, and faith based groups with the over arching aim of increasing support for the Living Wage in Scotland.
Since our formation in 2007:
- We have established a strong, broad based Steering Group for the campaign in Scotland.
- Secured cross party political support for the Living Wage in Scotland.
- Successfully campaigned for NHS Scotland & Local Authorities to pay the Living Wage.
- Established the Living Wage Accreditation Initiative in Scotland, which now has Accredited more than 400 employers and given over 4000 members of staff a pay rise.
- Ensured the Living Wage is key part of Scottish procurement legislation.
- Supported the development of a range of local Living Wage campaigns across Scotland.
- Delivered workshops to over 300 young people on low pay, in-work poverty, and the Living Wage.
Your donation will help us to continue our campaign and build even more support for the Living Wage in Scotland.