Last night we held our national Citizens UK General Election Assembly, where community leaders shared testimony and asked politicians from different Parties for change on #LivingWage, #Citizenship, #Housing & more.
Here are some of their stories 👇🏾
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@LivingWageUK, part of Citizens UK, are looking for a new Head of Membership to lead and grow their 16,000-strong employer network.
For more information on how to apply, please click the link below 👇
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Today, we launched ‘Making London Work for All’ to further tackle low pay and insecure work across the capital.
The project Steering Group brings together workers with experience of low pay and leaders from civil society to ensure the initiative’s success. 🙌
💬Bob Bevil, Citizens UK leader and Steering Group member, said: “At a young age we are told that if you work hard, we will make money and thrive. Such are the structural challenges we face in London this no longer holds true.”
For the past 25 years, the Living Wage movement has helped reshape what fair pay looks like in the UK. 🙌
Paul Regan & Bernie Harris, who were both involved from the earliest days, reminisce about the campaign’s challenges and triumphs in @guardian 👇
https://t.co/enD0NVYcvR
Ahead of local elections taking place today, hundreds of Citizens UK community leaders secured commitments from candidates across parties on campaign issues, from work, housing and child poverty to the real Living Wage.
Find out more 👇
https://t.co/K7iosxRlqG
Last week, @tynewearcitizen community organisers Michael Thompson and Sara Bryson were on BBC Radio Newcastle, reflecting on the importance of building relationships between communities and decision-makers to win change. Listen to the full interview 👇
https://t.co/Rkh72D6YJM
@EalingCitizens community leaders publish an open letter ahead of local elections, asking candidates to protect children and families living in temporary accommodation.
Read the full story in @EalingTimes: https://t.co/ytOOBlzHOL
Liverpool Citizens has worked with Arriva Merseyside (@arrivanorthwest) to secure 200 weekly bus tickets for children in temporary accommodation this summer term.
This means children in TA won't miss out on education & will remain in their safe & trusted school environment.
Wishing a joyful and hope‑filled Easter to all our members, community leaders, colleagues and friends who celebrate. May this day bring renewal, peace, and strength to you and your communities.
🎉 WIN: Barnet Council is now a Living Wage employer!
Barnet Citizens have secured the real Living Wage for all council staff and eligible contracted workers.
Full story: https://t.co/zM0bxRA8gx