Game's contractors will pay Living Wage


Birmingham City Council has confirmed that any contractors hired to deliver works or services for the 2022 Commonwealth Games will be paid the voluntary Living Wage rate.


In a public report delivered to Birmingham City Council in early January, the council stated that contracted organisations providing works, services or goods in relation to the Commonwealth Games will have to comply with Birmingham’s Living Wage policy. This stipulates that third-party contractors, as well as permanent employees, are paid at least the voluntary Living Wage rate of £8.75 an hour. The budget prepared for the Birmingham-based Commonwealth Games reflects the city’s Living Wage commitment.


Contractors hired in relation to the 2022 games will also need to regard the requirements of the Birmingham Business Charter for Social Responsibility. This aims to help the local economy by supporting local businesses, creating jobs and making sure employees are paid a fair wage.


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