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LIVING WAGE WEEK 2017
EASY WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF LIVING WAGE WEEK THIS YEAR
#LivingWageWeek livingwage.org.uk @LivingWageUK
LIVING WAGE WEEK 2017
HOW TO PROMOTE THE LIVING WAGE TO YOUR NETWORK
Why pay?
Facts & Figures
Know the difference Living Wage employers
are committed to paying all employees a wage that meets the cost of living. At the heart of the movement
is the idea that a hard day’s work deserves a fair
day’s pay.
As Living Wage Week 2017 approaches, we’re encouraging you to get your thinking caps on and get planning your Living Wage Week celebrations. Living Wage Week is a great opportunity for you to showcase your accreditation to staff, clients and customers.
• 93% of university graduates want to work
for Living Wage Employers • 93% of Living Wage Employers have benefited
since accrediting• 90% of consumers agreed
that pay should reflect living costs
• The real Living Wage is based on what
people need to live• Employers pay it voluntarily
• It is independently calculated every year
• It reflects higher costs in London & recognises that
young people have the same living costs
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR DIGITAL PACK
#LivingWageWeek livingwage.org.uk @LivingWageUK
Last year we reached over 2 million people - please sign up to our Thunderclap and help us ‘trend’ in 2017!
One of the easiest ways to get involved with Living Wage Week 2017 is to join our social media drive. See below for info on the contents of this year’s digital pack and how to use them.
LIVING WAGE WEEK 2017
Thunderclap: A coordinated tweet of the new Living Wage rates on Monday 5th November.
Mash up video: A short compilation video of testimonies from people across the movement.
Twitter header: ‘I’m a Living Wage employer’.
Email footer: ‘It’s Living Wage Week’
Swap your company Twitter and Facebook header for a week to show your support.
Upload to your email signature to raise awareness and show your support.
You can share links to this video online or contact us if you’d like to embed it on your website.
The Thunderclap link will be sent via email from the Living Wage Foundation.
Testimony JPEGs: displaying quotes from employees about the difference the Living Wage makes.
Download from the digital pack (link will be sent via email) and share on social media.
Explaining the Living Wage JPEGs: showing the difference between our rate and the government minimum.
Download from the digital pack (link will be sent via email) and share on social media.
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LIVING WAGE WEEK 2017
Stats JPEGs: illustrating facts and figures about the Living Wage .
‘It’s Living Wage Week’ JPEG & GIF
Download from the digital pack (link will be sent via email) and share on social media.
Download from the digital pack (link will be sent via email) and share on social media.
Download from the digital pack (link will be sent via email) and share on social media.
Congratulations GIF: displaying and celebrating the total number of Living Wage employers
ORDER YOUR LIVING WAGE MERCHANDISE
Our online shop is due to launch at the end of September where you can get all the Living Wage materials you need to promote your accreditation and celebrate Living Wage Week in style.
Bunting
£3.75 Mugs
£5
Lanyards
£7.50Pens
£2.50Foamex
signs
£30
A range of exciting products are available
Tote bags
£2.50 £75
PersonalisedBanners
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LIVING WAGE WEEK 2017
Small Staff Party Pack: £18
Office Celebration Pack: £60
Office Celebration Pack Delux: £102
40 pens, 40 pin badges, 40 lanyards, 1 set of bunting and 1 foamex sign.
20 pens, 20 pin badges, 20 tote bags and 1 set of bunting.
5 pens, 5 pin badges, 5 tote bags and 1 set of bunting.
We have also put together special packs with everything you need to make your Living Wage Week a great success.
HOLD YOUR OWN LIVING WAGE WEEK EVENT
Last year COOK bought a pin badge for every staff member so the public could see their commitment - order your special pack to show your dedication to the movement.
We’ll be hosting a series of regional events this Living Wage Week so don’t forget to RSVP. You’re also encourage to host your own event for clients, customers and/or staff.
Have afternoon tea
with your team to celebrate the brilliant work you’ve been
doing.
Host a networking event with other local
businesses to raise awareness of the
Living Wage.
Invite your local MP for a
photo opp with staff to show off your
Living Wage accreditation.
LIVING WAGE WEEK 2017
Living Wage Foundation10 Salamanca Place, London, SE1 7HB
Tel: 020 7043 9882Registered Charity No. 1107264