Lambeth Council pledges to pay all workers the living wage (From Streatham Guardian)

Lambeth Council pledges to pay all workers the living wage

3:00pm Friday 26th October 2012 in News

Lambeth has committed to paying the living wage to its employees including school cleaners.

On Monday the cabinet approved an agreement to become a London Living Wage Employer by paying at least £8.31 per hour.

Council Leader Steve Reed said: "It is putting money in the pockets of some of the poorest people in our community.

"It is trying to make sure if you work you are not left living poverty."

A review is currently looking at the roles of nearly 50 school cleaners and staff earning less than the living wage.

There is also a review into six trainee social workers and three cleaners identified in a recent audit as being paid less than this.

Other staff and Lambeth Living employees, excluding apprentices, are already paid more than the living wage.