South Lanarkshire Council commits to being a fair employer

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South Lanarkshire Council is establishing its position as a fair employer in line with Scottish Government guidance.At the Executive Meeting on Tuesday, February 1, councillors heard of plans for the council to establish its position as a Fair Work First employer, and this will be done by issuing a formal statement on the council’s website.In December last year, the Scottish Government announced that organisations applying for a public sector grant would be required to pay at least the real living wage and provide appropriate channels for workers’ voices to be heard by July this year.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The requirement for organisations to have a public statement on supporting the Fair Work Statement criteria applies to councils applying for grants.South Lanarkshire Council meets the criteria and will publish a statement to that effect on its website, which has been jointly developed with the council’s trade unions.The council is committed to advancing the Fair Work First criteria through a range of different employment opportunities.In its Fair Work First statement, which will be published on its website, the council details the ways in which it meets the criteria.Firstly, the council have an appropriate channel for workers to get their voices heard, this includes working with