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"It is increasingly difficult for people to simply work their way out of poverty. People are struggling to pay todays bills & there are rises in energy bills, rail & council tax coming this Spring. People must be paid a real living wage." leftfootforward.org/2025/02/4-5-...

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The LWMANZ’s Principal Partners Council are an advisory group to the Living Wage Governance Board. Each member is a champion of the Living Wage in their respective industries. They have a deep commitment to valuing and improving the lives of all workers. #LivingWageEmployers #TheRealDeal

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The first Living Wage Principal Partners Council (PPC) meeting for 2025! The PPC provide financial and strategic advice to LWMANZ. Businesses/orgs on the Council are represented by a senior staff member. They advocate for the Living Wage & promote it with industry peers/networks.

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Westies aren’t alone, everyone deserves a Living Wage.

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Westies aren’t alone, everyone deserves a Living Wage.

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A reminder for these times.

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Living Wage: Good for workers Good for business Good for society as a whole Check out our website for details on the current rate, research and Living Wage Employers in Aotearoa. www.livingwage.org.nz #LivingWage #BetterBusiness

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☕️Which sector has the lowest level of pay in the UK? Our latest research reveals that over half of hospitality jobs (53.6%) pay below the real Living Wage. 🔗 Read the full report here: livingwage.org.uk/news/largest... #LivingWage #FairPay #RealLivingWage #UKEconomy

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It's not often we post about a business stepping back from being a LWEmployer, but Opticmix is a very special business. We thank Kevin & Diana for their years of support and contribution to LWMANZ and we wish them all the best for their retirement. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/166C...

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Did you know that if just a quarter of low-paid workers were paid a real Living Wage (£12.60 PH in the UK or £13.85 in London) it could boost the UK economy by £1.2 billion!? 🤯 Reshare if you think that paying the Living Wage is the way forward 🔗Learn more: livingwage.org.uk/news/largest...

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📢 New research out today reveals that the number of low-paid jobs in the UK has seen its biggest annual rise ever, with 4.5 million jobs in the UK paying below the real Living Wage. 🔗 Get the full story: livingwage.org.uk/news/largest... #LivingWage #FairPay

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It’s our last two days in business and as a Living Wage Employer, that last prints are in progress. We close our doors at the end of tomorrow but we’ll still be using Living Wage Employers when and wherever we can. #ShopLocal #ShopLivingWage

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Businesses that attended the LWEmployer event in Waikato were treated to morning tea at Hive 11 & inspired by keynote speaker Fiona Michel from Braemar Hospital who shared her experience as a LWEmployer. She also addressed some curly challenges LWEmployers face & how to tackle them. 1/2

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“The living wage is a powerful tool to ensure paid work results in a decent standard of living and enables a life that is about more than a constant struggle to get by.” #LivingWage #nzpol

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Aotearoa has joined many others in telling the story of the global living wage. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the UK Living Wage Foundation has completed Lessons from our Global Living Wage Network, with reports from UK, Canada, Hong Kong, NZ, the US, & South Africa. To read click on the link.

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100% agree. Also "unskilled labour" is a fallacy. Just because you don't need a formal qualification doesn't mean it isn't skilled. From experience, a skilled labourer or checkout operator is worth 10 unskilled ones. We need to respect and value all workers in society who add value.

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Powerful first Wellington Member Organisations Council for the year in Naenae🔥 70 people from organisations from faith, unions, & community groups came together. Important decisions were made around campaigns and our focus for the year by organisational delegates www.facebook.com/share/p/15Xh...

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Powerful first Wellington Member Organisations Council for the year in Naenae🔥 70 people from organisations from faith, unions, & community groups came together. Important decisions were made around campaigns and our focus for the year by organisational delegates www.facebook.com/share/p/15Xh...

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Aotearoa has joined many others in telling the story of the global living wage. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the UK Living Wage Foundation has completed Lessons from our Global Living Wage Network, with reports from UK, Canada, Hong Kong, NZ, the US, & South Africa. To read click on the link.

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“The living wage is a powerful tool to ensure paid work results in a decent standard of living and enables a life that is about more than a constant struggle to get by.” #LivingWage #nzpol

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everyone deserves to be paid a living wage. period. no matter what you do or where you work. end of discussion.

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“Your Local has been built on what matters most to us: family, hospitality and community” Your Local Coffee Roasters is an accredited Living Wage Employer. You can go there for a coffee or use their spaces for events. Check them out. www.yourlocalcoffeeroasters.co.nz

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The LWE Accredited Team had the opportunity to attend the Sunday Fun Run at www.yourlocalcoffeeroasters.co.nz Big thanks to Ria & the team for an amazing morning. If you are keen for the LWEmployer team to attend or speak at your next event or meeting, contact us [email protected]

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🚨 DoorDash will pay $17M for using customer tips to underpay workers. While this is progress, we must push for fair wages that don’t rely on tips. Every worker deserves a living wage! 💪💵 #FairWages #WorkerRights #News

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Living Wage accreditation has an impact that goes beyond your workplace. When you become an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re supporting a movement that transforms the lives of working New Zealanders. Find out how here: www.livingwage.org.nz/become_a_liv...

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Living Wage: Good for workers Good for business Good for society as a whole Check out our website for details on the current rate, research and Living Wage Employers in Aotearoa. www.livingwage.org.nz #LivingWage #BetterBusiness

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If Seymour is so confident that foreign investment will raise wages, he'll have 0 issue writing "starting salary of a living wage for every employee" into the legislation right? #nzpol

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Hang on a minute. Wasn’t the Government trying to reduce inflation? Govt set to hike insurance costs $400/year thekaka.substack.com/p/govt-set-t...

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“The Government is considering allowing the EQC to increase its levy tacked on to household insurance bills by around $400 per year or as much as 72%”

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We know that each business and organisation is unique. We’re available to talk about how you can achieve Living Wage accreditation. Get in touch with Felicia Scherrer, Living Wage Employer Programme Lead at [email protected] #LivingWageEmployer #TheRealDeal

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When eggs cost half a day's wages but CEOs rake in millions, the only real solution is worker power.

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Essential workers deserve a Living Wage. The Living Wage means thriving not just surviving. The 2024/25 Living Wage rate is $27.80, read more about the current rate here: www.livingwage.org.nz

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“When people aren’t paid enough, they tend to have more than one job. That affects their home life: they’re exhausted and don’t get any quality of life. So, that whole piece around making this a thriving place to work, rather than people just being able to survive, is important.”

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“Today 88 per cent of UK universities pay a living wage, marking a significant increase from 2022 when I first published an article on Wonkhe that suggested that several universities were engaged in “civic washing” – claiming civic credentials without the concrete action to back up their claims.”

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Just Helpers Cleaning Agency won the Industry Trailblazer award in 2024 for driving the Living Wage movement 🏆 Do you go the extra mile like Just Helpers or know of an organisation that needs to be recognised? 🔗 Apply now for the 2025 Awards: livingwage.org.uk/living-wage-...

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“Why can't our kids afford to buy a small home? Or even a trolley full of groceries, for that matter. There's someone making gangs of money, by design. And it ain't the people who work for a living.” - DR GARY PAYINDA

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Essential workers deserve a Living Wage. The Living Wage means thriving not just surviving. The 2024/25 Living Wage rate is $27.80, read more about the current rate here: www.livingwage.org.nz

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Accredited Living Wage Employers pay both directly employed workers and regular contractors, like cleaners and security guard, at least a Living Wage. #LivingWageEmployer #EthicalProcurement #TheRealDeal Choose accredited Living Wage Employers when shopping or looking for service providers.

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“The latest child poverty data shows all three of the government’s targets have been missed, as advocates call for urgent action, saying it will take more than economic growth to fix the problem.” #nzpol

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#nzpol Stats NZ measures child poverty on three measures – before housing costs, after housing costs, and material poverty. All three central estimates of poverty rose last year. This is the second year in a row in which the data is heading in the wrong direction. A 🧵

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The Living Wage means thriving, not just surviving. Paying the Living Wage rate is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity. You can find Living Wage Employers on the LWMANZ website: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

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The right to protest is a vital part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s democracy. The right to protest is protected by the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. nzccl.org.nz/we-reject-ip...

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In 2023, the average CEO-to-worker pay ratio for S&P 500 companies was 268-to-1—if a company's median worker earned $40k a year, their CEO earned $10,720,000. Many companies have ratios that exceed 1,000-to-1. These extreme disparities contribute to global wealth inequalities that are unsustainable.

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Huge congratulations to Living Wage accredited Aardman Animations on their BAFTA wins for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl! 🎉 Fair pay in the Arts sector has never been more important and it's wonderful to see iconic employers such as Aardman leading the way 🙌 #EEBAFTAs

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Healthcare workers care for us. Auto workers build for us. Fast food workers feed us. Education workers shape our future. Every worker deserves a living wage—no exceptions!

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