As working at height specialists, we are part of a select group in terms of our overview of London, something that makes me feel a common bond with the Mayor of London.
Perhaps an even stronger link though is our support for fair treatment of London’s workers and in particular paying the Living Wage. I was therefore delighted when Sadiq Khan, both committed his support to the London Living Wage.
Whatever your political persuasion, it’s good to know that London’s Mayor will promote the Living Wage Foundation’s wage level so that people can actually afford to live in the capital. With the cost of living so high in London this a vital step in ensuring we can attract and retain quality workers and boost our economy, something else that we are committed to.
It is good to know that the GLA pay the London Living Wage or above to all it’s staff.
It would also be good to see other measures to support responsible companies, in the past local authorities have offered business rate discount for businesses that commit to the Living Wage. It would be great to see these incentives spread more widely.