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Living Wage Foundation

@livingwageuk.bsky.social
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We’re the leading movement at the heart of fairer, better work. Championing fair pay, secure hours & enough to live on in retirement. Join the movement of over 16,000 employers in the UK. Let's make work that works for everyone www.livingwage.org.uk

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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We're hiring a Data and Membership Officer! If you're a pro at all things systems, CRM, and stakeholder engagement, then we'd love to hear from you. Salary: £31,262 (+£3,472 London weighting) Deadline: Monday 12th October ow.ly/X0Zh50ZTB8J
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Set your reminders… The 2026-27 Living Wage rates will be announced on the 15th October. 📢 In an age where everything is digital, We thought a handwritten note might catch your attention. Did it?
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Living Wage Foundation appoints two new Co‑Directors Graham Griffiths and Emily Sawh to lead next phase of growth. This marks an important moment for the organisation, as it continues to expand the UK’s movement for decent pay, secure hours and pensions people can live on. ow.ly/pv2T50ZONvG
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
When workers thrive, organisations thrive too. That's work that works for everyone. 🤝 A huge congratulations to all of the recently accredited Living Wage Employers to join our movement! Each of these businesses has made the decision to transform their organisation and the lives of their staff.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
For 6.3 million UK workers, a job doesn’t necessarily mean a secure and reliable income ⚠️ And if you're disabled, Black, or over 70 you are even more likely to be affected. 🦽 Read our newest report: www.livingwage.org.uk/no-guarantees…
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aldtu.bsky.social @aldtu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Over a million workers 'trapped in poverty' as they lose nearly £500 a month in cancelled shifts buff.ly/njlHUBc Over 6 million UK workers still work variable hours, with no guarantees of when they will work or how much they will earn @marisharay.bsky.social @livingwageuk.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
6.3 million UK workers are in insecure work, costing some nearly £500 a month. Living Wage Foundation Research Officer Klervi Mignon explains the findings of our new report, out today, and you can read more here: www.livingwage.org.uk/news/63-mill...
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A big Living Wage welcome to our newly accredited employers! These organisations have all committed to paying a fair wage, and together are contributing to raising the bar for decent work. 👏
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
London looks a little different thanks to the Living Wage movement. 🎇 There are now more than 4300 Living Wage, 15 Living Hours, and 25 Living Pension Employers in London. Join them and accredit today: www.livingwage.org.uk/accredit
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Behind every bus journey you take is a team who deserve secure, predictable work. 🚍 Arriva UK - the biggest travel operator in the UK - is officially Living Hours accredited! Over 85,000 Arriva employees will benefit from the consistency and security that this Living Hours commitment brings. 🌟
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The London Fire Brigade is our 300th Living Hours Employer!🚒 As the first Greater London Authority functional body to achieve Living Hours , LFB is supporting the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan's ambition to see all GLA functional bodies accredited. Thank you to the firefighters keeping us safe. ❤️
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
As today’s eclipse casts a shadow, low pay continues to cast a much longer one over millions of working lives.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A big welcome to the recently accredited Living Wage Employers in our network! Including Everybody's Cycling, Citizens Advice Sunderland, and Visit Aberdeenshire, organisations across the UK are choosing to go above and beyond the legal minimum to provide fair wages to their staff.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Upward Frog Yoga is on a mission to achieve secure work for yoga teachers🧘 They are our Living Hours Champion 2026, and the first yoga company in the UK to become an accredited Living Hours organisation. 🌟 Watch their video on secure work - www.youtube.com/watch?v=dao7jd6uW84
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
For the past 25 years, the Living Wage movement has been delivering impact for workers 🌟 This video highlights the 10 defining moments of the campaign - from our beginnings in 2001 all the way to today. Find out more in our impact report - www.livingwage.org.uk/real-living-w…
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Prime Minister @andyburnham.bsky.social has long believed that work should work for everyone.🌟 We look forward to continuing to work with him as Prime Minister, to bring all the great work evident in Greater Manchester to people working in all the nations and regions. #AndyBurnham #LivingWage
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
SSE plc was one of the first large companies to adopt all three Living Wage Foundation accreditations – committing to decent wages, hours, and pensions for its employees. Learn more: www.livingwage.org.uk/real-living-w…
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a longstanding champion of the UK Living Wage movement. As the lead sponsor of our impact report, the firm is continuing their commitment to raising awareness of the movement. www.livingwage.org.uk/real-living-w…
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Behind every Living Wage Employer is a person whose life has been transformed by better work💙 Michael and Anna, from Enabled Living & London Ambulance Service, share how the London Living Wage has changed their lives. Read more: ow.ly/bN6b50ZogMc
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Today we released our impact report: 'A Real Living Wage: 25 Years In'. 🎉 A huge thank you to our report sponsors Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and @sse.com, and to all of the Living Wage Employers choosing to lead. 📖 Read the report: www.livingwage.org.uk/real-living-...
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Chipping Barnet Foodbank @barnetfoodbank.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Huge congratulations to our Advocacy & Campaigning Lead, Bob Bevil, who was named Living Wage Champion of the Year at the 2026 Living Wage UK Champion Awards last night! 🏆 We're so proud of Bob, our amazing campaign team and everyone who helped make this possible. 👏 @livingwageuk.bsky.social
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
A massive congratulations to all the winners of the 2026 Living Wage Champion Awards 🎉 Marking 25 years of the movement, this year’s awards was a chance to reflect on the huge progress made by the campaign to date, and the people that made it possible. www.livingwage.org.uk/news/rachel-...
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Rachel Reeves celebrates Living Wage movement at 25th anniversary Champion Awards in London
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
What happens when employers invest in their people’s future? ✨ 66% of employers improved their pension offer ✨ Over half are seeing happier, more engaged employees ✨ 67% found it easy to meet the standard Read the results of our latest Living Pension survey: www.livingwage.org.uk/sites/defaul...
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Our Champion Awards are next week, and we’re celebrating by revisiting key moments that helped build the Living Wage movement🌟 Bernadette Harris – campaigner and long-standing member of Citizens UK – reflects on one of the early marches down Mile End Road and why its message still resonates today.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Excited today to celebrate the launch of 'The Age of the Living Wage', a themed edition of VIEW magazine guest edited by our very own Mary McManus, Regional Manager for Living Wage Northern Ireland. Read the full issue here: viewdigital.org/the-real-liv...
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
We’re gearing up for the Champion Awards in a few weeks which will be returning to London, where the Living Wage movement began 25 years ago. The campaign has helped over 150,000 low-paid workers in the capital so far. Why not check out these Living Wage Employers next time you’re in the capital? ⬇️
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🍟🐟Fish and chip shops have been in the news recently, as rising costs put pressure on this historic industry. We caught up with Newington Fish Bar to ask why they have decided to continue to pay the real Living Wage in these challenging times ...
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Our latest report shows that good work is a key building block of good health👩‍⚕️ Join us for a webinar to: 🌟Find out what the research tells us about what employers can do & what workers want 🌟Hear from an expert panel about practical actions 📅1 July |⏰ 3–4pm 🔗Sign up now: ow.ly/SOO250Z7WZi
Close-up of a person wearing a protective mask next to text about employers' role in UK workforce health on 1st July, 3-4pm event.
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Citizens UK @citizensuk.org · 29/05/2026
We are hiring! 📣 @livingwageuk.bsky.social, part of Citizens UK, are looking for a new Head of Membership to lead and grow their 16,000-strong employer network. For more information on how to apply, please click the link below 👇 ow.ly/I1oc50Z5ztS
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
It’s time for a new employer round-up!! 💫 We are so pleased to welcome these newly accredited organisations to the Living Wage movement: 🌟 University of Westminster 🌟 Trash Gxng 🌟 PURR Glasgow (1/3)
Text reads: living wage employers we've welcomed recentlyImage of university of westminster buildingImage of young people having a friendly animated discussion labelled Trash GxngImage of woman holding a cat labelled purr glasgow
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
We're looking for a Digital Communications Manager! 💫 Want to help us expand our reach, build brand awareness and grow the movement for fairer work? 👉Find out more and apply now at livingwage.org.uk/jobs Application deadline 7 June 2026.
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Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Employers have an important role to play in supporting staff and creating the best working conditions possible. A new report from @livingwageuk.bsky.social offers practical steps to improve health outcomes for workers: buff.ly/6pO12fq #LivingWage #GoodWork #FairWork
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Citizens UK @citizensuk.org · 14/05/2026
Find out more about the launch of the ‘Making London Work for All’ Steering Group 👇 bit.ly/4dkgH3N @trustforlondon.bsky.social @livingwageuk.bsky.social @citybridgefndn.bsky.social @london.gov.uk
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‘Making London Work for All’ launches to further tackle low pay and insecure work - Citizens UK
The initiative aims to lift Londoners out of in-work poverty & precarious work through Living Wage, Living Hours & Living Pensions accreditations.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Living Wage campaign, it feels fitting to celebrate the powerful stories from the beginning of our movement. Featuring two early champions of the campaign, Heather Stewart traces the origins of our campaign in The Guardian 🌟 ow.ly/X9Tm50YXwPo
'From fringe issue to the heart of politics: the UK Living Wage campaign makrs 25 years of success', accompanied by a photo of a group of diverse cleaners at Queen Mary University in east London.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The Living Wage Foundation is hiring an Operations & Data Manager! 📊 In this role, you will oversee the management of the various systems designed to support our incredible Living Wage network. 👉Find out more and apply now at livingwage.org.uk/jobs Application deadline 25 May.
Job opening for Operations & Data Manager at Living Wage Foundation, London-based hybrid role, 1-year maternity cover, salary from £39,560 plus London weighting.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
We’re delighted to announce that the Department for Business and Trade is now a Living Wage Employer. Their accreditation is a powerful demonstration of leadership and a clear commitment to fair pay and decent work 🌟 Read the full news story: ow.ly/U89950YP9qK
The Department for Business and Trade building with a message declaring it a Living Wage Employer against a blue sky.Quote from Kate Dearden, Employment Rights Minister, about creating respectful workplaces and fair pay, alongside her portrait and title.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Our latest research shows that a great workplace pension can play a powerful role in attracting and retaining workers. 3 reasons why a workplace pension is worth the wait ... if it's a Living Pension 👉 👇 Thread below 📖Read the research summary: ow.ly/X3VU50YR7cB (1/3)
Elderly couple relaxing together with text saying: "Our latest research asks: Is a workplace pension worth the wait? 3 reasons why it is ... if it's a Living Pension"
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Did you know that 1 in 10 workers don't expect they'll ever be able to retire? Those most at risk of pension poverty included women, renters & disabled workers who were also among those least likely to be saving enough for retirement. 🔗Read our research on work pensions ow.ly/qbRt50YR4SS
Graphic showing 1 in 10 workers don't expect to retire, with diverse worker illustrations and Living Wage Foundation and Living Pension logos.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
📢We're proud to welcome the following employers to the Living Wage movement! Each of these businesses has committed to providing the security and stability of the Living Wage, ensuring fair work that works for everyone. Join them and accredit today: www.livingwage.org.uk/accredit (1/3)
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
We’re looking for an Executive Director to lead the next phase of the Living Wage Foundation's growth and impact. This is a major leadership role shaping strategy, strengthening partnerships and championing the Living Wage across the UK and internationally. Find out more: ow.ly/QmCH50YO2jX
Join the Living Wage Foundation team as Executive Director, apply by 13 May for this leadership role. With circle icon and Living Wage Foundation logo
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
📢Come along to our webinar to find out more about the Living Hours and Living Pension! You will hear from the team on how the schemes were developed, the criteria for accreditation and how the process works. There will then be plenty of time for questions! Register here: ow.ly/3qIH50YKz4C
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Join our team as Senior Media and Communications Manager!💫 The successful applicant will oversee all of our communications outputs and lead our media, messaging, and external affairs work. 🕰️ Applications close at midnight on May 10th. Find out more & apply here: www.livingwage.org.uk/jobs
Job opening for Senior Media & Communications Manager, London-based hybrid role, 12-month fixed term, £50,065 salary.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🌟We're delighted to reveal the shortlist for the 2026 Living Wage Champion Awards! The winners will be announced at this year's ceremony at Church House Westminster on Friday 7th July. See the full shortlist: ow.ly/Y52C50YKj3f
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Interested in finding out how to tackle pension poverty and put your employees' financial futures first? At the end of the month, we are running a webinar to share key findings from our upcoming research on workers' attitudes to their workplace pensions. Register now: ow.ly/oC0O50YC9Fh
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
📢Applications for the role of Events Manager close next week (April 20)! Find out more about the role and how to apply: www.livingwage.org.uk/jobs #EventsManager #HiringNow #LondonJobs #JobOpportunity #UKJobs
Job opening for a part-time Events Manager role based in London with a hybrid work model and a salary of £31,648 plus London Weighting.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Interested in finding out how you and your employees could benefit from the Living Pension accreditation? Come along to our short webinar to hear key findings from our upcoming research on workers' attitudes to their workplace pensions. Register now: ow.ly/oC0O50YC9Fh
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
📢We are hiring an Events Manager! Find out more about the role and how to apply: www.livingwage.org.uk/jobs Application deadline 20th April.
Job opening for a part-time Events Manager role based in London with a hybrid work model and a salary of £31,648 plus London Weighting.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
What's the difference between the government's minimum wage rates and the real Living Wage?🤔 Despite having similar names, the National Living Wage and the real Living Wage are very different. Read our short blog to find out more: ow.ly/cBcb50YBhHm
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
📰 Today the minimum wage increases to £12.71, but workers still need more. That’s why more and more employers are committing to the real Living Wage, knowing it’s good for people, good for society, and good for business. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c36r7jk…
BBC News reports minimum wage increase to £12.71 per hour amid business concerns over effects.
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Living Wage Foundation @livingwageuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
What are employers saying about the difference the real Living Wage makes?💬 16,000+ employers now pay a wage that reflects the cost of living, and 94% say they've benefited from accreditation. As Antoinette Daniel puts it, "when people flourish, businesses and communities do too."
LinkedIn post by Antoinette Daniel reflecting on the true meaning of the Real Living Wage beyond bills to dignity and flourishing.LinkedIn post by Stephen Crocker, CEO of Norwich Theatre, explaining their commitment to fair pay by becoming a Living Wage Employer affecting 65% of staff.Integra Cleaning Group Ltd announces pride in being a Living Wage Foundation Employer, emphasizing fair pay and team stability.A LinkedIn post by Passion4Social CIC sharing Gill Lavansch-Brown's story on the impact of fair pay for disabled and mentally ill workers.
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