By Imogen Horton, News Editor
Coinciding with Living Wage Week 2018, the University of Bristol has committed to paying staff the real Living Wage.
The decision from the University to become accredited as a Living Wage employer, will positively affect interns and casual staff, as well as many University staff on Grade A (spinal point 3).
Robert Kerse, Chief Operating Officer at the University of Bristol, said: 'We value all staff and recognise that their hard work plays an invaluable role in the life of the University and its contribution to the economy of the city and the region.
Proud to announce we are now an accredited #LivingWage employer, committed to paying our staff the real Living Wage, which today rises to £9 an hour to keep pace with the cost of living #livingwageweek https://t.co/S8nztcSrjw
— Bristol University (@BristolUni) November 5, 2018
'We're delighted to receive Living Wage accreditation and offer our lower paid staff more security as the cost of living increases.'
The timescale for implementation is yet to be confirmed, but will be communicated with those impacted in due course.
The University also joins 220 employers in the South West, including Bristol City Council, to receive accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.
Today marks the rise of the real Living Wage to £9 and the beginning of Living Wage Week, a national celebration of more than 4,700 employers who have committed to paying staff this rate.
Our new 2018/19 rates are out! Both our UK and London #LivingWage rate has risen – Find out what the new rates are! #LivingWageWeek https://t.co/t5SHwN1CDQ pic.twitter.com/9lZJpp6Omt
— Living Wage Foundation (@LivingWageUK) November 5, 2018
The real Living Wage is a set hourly rate of pay, calculated in line with the basic costs of living, and applies to all over the age of 18. It is independently set and currently is higher than the Government set minimum wage for those over 25.
Featured Image: Twitter / Living Wage Foundation
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