Voluntary rate of £8.61 put forward
An MHK wants the government to set an early example by committing to pay its staff a living wage.
Tynwald yesterday (17 Oct) agreed to receive a report on proposals to introduce a non-mandatory rate of £8.61 an hour
Policy and Reform Minister Chris Thomas will now establish an independent body to get the initiative off the ground.
Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper says it shouldn't take long to lead the way on a living wage:
Manx Care to reorganise cancelled board meeting
September meeting called off due to guidance issued ahead of election
Support available after sudden death of student
The school's head teacher has written to parents and guardians
Slight increase in number registered unemployed
324 Manx residents looking for work in August
Hundreds of cars to be on display as Festival of Motoring returns
Vehicles in west of the Island today
