Archive for the ‘National Minimum Wage’ Category

A Fairer Future: Glasgow Labour launches the Living Wage for Glasgow

Monday, March 9th, 2009

The Leader of Glasgow City Council, Councillor Steven Purcell, has announced the launch of the Glasgow Living Wage set at £7 an hour. ^ Hats off to a plan encouraging decent wages across our city Announcing the move, Glasgow's Labour leader, Councillor Steven Purcell, said: “It is simply unacceptable that almost one in five ...

Strengthening the National Minimum Wage

Friday, August 1st, 2008

Glasgow North MP, Ann McKechin, has welcomed the announcement on fair tips and the minimum wage and has called for rogue employers who con staff to be exposed.  July marked 10 years since Labour MPs voted to introduce the National Minimum Wage in 1998. When the National Minimum Wage was introduced ...

Increase in National Minimum Wage

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

The National Minimum wage is to get another rise above the rate of inflation to take greater account of higher living costs. Prime Minister Gordon Brown today announced the adult National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate will rise from £5.52 to £5.73. The rate for 18-21 year olds will also increase from ...