Thousands To Benefit From Rise In Living Wage

The video discusses the impact of the living wage on workers and employers. Parina, a care worker, shares her improved living conditions after receiving the living wage. Employers benefit from lower staff turnover and higher quality care. Over 1,000 companies, including Google and Nestle, have adopted the living wage, benefiting 35,000 workers. However, over 5 million people still earn less than the living wage, and some companies face criticism for not adopting it. Smaller businesses argue they struggle to pay more than the minimum wage, but campaigners push for fair pay reflecting the real cost of living.

How did receiving the living wage change Parina's life?

• She moved to a better living situation and gained peace of mind.

• She was able to buy a new car.

• She started a new business.

• She traveled around the world.

What is one benefit employers have experienced by paying the living wage?

• Increased product prices.

• Higher staff turnover.

• Improved quality of care due to exceptional workers.

• Decreased customer satisfaction.

Which companies are mentioned as having adopted the living wage?

• Walmart, Target, and Costco.

• Microsoft, Apple, and Facebook.

• Amazon, Tesco, and Ritzy Cinema.

• Google, Barclays, and Nestle.

What is a major challenge smaller businesses face regarding the living wage?

• They have too many employees.

• They struggle to pay more than the minimum wage.

• They lack proper management.

• They have too much competition.

What do campaigners argue is necessary to reflect the real cost of living?

• Providing free housing.

• Rewarding a hard day's work with fair pay.

• Increasing the minimum wage.

• Reducing working hours.