Bristol Airport achieves 'Real Living Wage' accreditation

They've received the recognition from the independent fair pay organisation, the Real Living Wage Foundation

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 15th Jun 2023

Bristol Airport has achieved Real Living Wage accreditation - meaning the wage they pay is based on the actual cost of living.

The airport, and their business partners, have received the recognition from the independent organisation championing fair pay.

They say they're 'delighted' to have met the standards, as set by the Real Living Wage Foundation, ahead of the deadline they set themselves.

Currently, more than 12,000 UK businesses voluntarily pay their colleagues the higher award, which is different to the Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage.

It is the only UK wage rate based on the actual cost of living.

Annual rates are calculated by the Resolution Foundation based on a basket of everyday goods, and overseen by the Living Wage Commission.

Bristol Airport and each of their business partners on site say they are committing to paying the real living wage as a minimum, and not the lower rates as calculated by the Government.

Debbie Hartshorn, People Director, Bristol Airport said: “Bristol Airport is central to the economy of the South West - currently supporting almost 4,000 direct jobs, and around 23,000 jobs across the wider region - and as we expand capacity from 10 million passengers per annum to 12 million passengers per annum we are projected to add a further 5,800 jobs.

"We have a responsibility to ensure that these roles are attractive to candidates and are fairly rewarded, and are delighted to have attained Real Living Wage accreditation ahead of the deadline we set for ourselves."

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