Campaign sees more workers in Glenrothes earning living wage

The number of workers in the Glenrothes area earning less than the real living wage has reduced, according to a survey.

Around 1,000 employees in the area are earning more this year than in 2019, with 2.5% fewer people receiving less than the living wage.

This compares to a 1.6% drop across Fife as a whole.

SNP councillor Fiona Grant, a member of the Glenrothes Living Wage Action Group, said: “I’m delighted the recently released statistics show the Glenrothes area has performed comparatively well.

“It is a positive indication that the campaign to make Glenrothes a living wage town is having an impact.

“Over the relatively short time since the campaign began in August 2019, the number of employers who have been accredited as real living wage employers has increased to 18.

“This represents increased wages for around 1,000 employees in the Glenrothes area.”

Businesses who have committed themselves to paying the real living wage include Flexcon, Kingdom Community Bank, Blueprint Recruitment and DPS Group.

Blueprint Recruitment director John McBain said: “This accreditation provides Blueprint Recruitment with a recognised standard which shows we are not only committed but we practise what we preach.

“We are passionate about living up to our mission statement to deliver excellence and set the market standard.

“Glenrothes is the first town in the UK to take this innovative approach and it really demonstrates how a small town can lead the way.”