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Thousands of care workers set for pay rise as council commits to paying Real Living Wage by April

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Manchester council will pay all care workers the Real Living Wage from April. Thousands of care workers in the city will be paid £9.90 an hour in a couple of months' time as the council commits to bringing forward plans for a pay rise.

Staff celebrating the news have said the move is a 'massive morale boost'. READ MORE: Council tax to increase by 3 pc as social housing tenants face rent rise It comes as public sector trade union UNISON continues to campaign for all councils in Greater Manchester to pay care workers the Real Living Wage.

Manchester is the fourth to commit, joining Salford, Oldham and Rochdale. Nuria, a support worker in Manchester, said she considered leaving the sector due to poor pay – but the pay rise means she can stay on in the job she loves.

She said: "Knowing we will get the Living Wage has made me feel more valued and boosted my motivation, which will have a positive impact on the people I support. "I love being a support worker, but I considered leaving the sector due to the bad pay.

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