Bullhouse East commits to real Living Wage
Bullhouse East has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer meaning everyone working at the east Belfast craft brewing company will receive a minimum hourly wage of £10.90, higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £10.42 per hour.
Some 14.6% of jobs in the area pay less than the real Living Wage – around 178,000 jobs – yet despite this, Bullhouse has committed to pay the real Living Wage and deliver a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work.
The real Living Wage is the only rate calculated according to the costs of living. It provides a voluntary benchmark for employers that wish to ensure their staff earn a wage they can live on, not just the government minimum. Since 2011 the Living Wage movement has delivered a pay rise to over 450,000 people and put over £2 billion extra into the pockets of low paid workers.
William Mayne, Managing Director, Bullhouse East said: “We’ve been paying the living wage since we opened, however becoming an accredited Living Wage employer marks an exciting milestone for Bullhouse as we look to affirm our commitment to our fantastic team.
“Paying the Living Wage is an investment we have been incredibly proud to make, alongside our other initiatives such as staff discounts, regular free staff socials, enhanced holiday pay, subsidised food and drink and free locally roasted coffee. We believe that a team with good compensation and working conditions is in a better position to provide a great experience to our customers.”
Katherine Chapman, Director, Living Wage Foundation said: “We’re delighted that Bullhouse East has joined the movement of over 12,000 responsible employers across the UK who voluntarily commit to go further than the government minimum to make sure all their staff earn enough to live on.
“They join thousands of small businesses, as well as household names such as IKEA, Barclays, Everton Football Club and many more. These businesses recognise that paying the real Living Wage is the mark of a responsible employer and they, like Bullhouse East, believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.”
