Oxford is the most expensive place to live besides London About helping out those who help college function and showing appreciation. Short factual questions: Does the campaign help with lobbying etc? Yes they do Can come along to a meeting or email them about it Advice on who to deal with usually the bursar as he is in charge, but he is generally – against such a change. So probably better to work up a base of support with the fellows. General points: Can accreditation be reversed? Contractually obliged for the next financial year And it is a very public thing can you use the logos etc. – Would be very bad publicity to go back on it no employer has yet done so. – What is the advantages of becoming accredited beyond bragging rights? Provides security for staff know that wages will increase as the cost of living does. – Less worry about it. Pembroke what happened? – Get confirmation from the authorities that it is going ahead Passing the motion isn’t the end of it need to keep pushing – The campaign is endorsed by OUSU and they get financial backing from them, but largely independent How many people in Worcester don’t get living wage? Alex did FOI request Can’t find out exact numbers Gardeners and scouts are paid under not sure how many probably more – – Porters are paid more than LW Can depend on how many hours you work. Accreditation also covers services that are contracted out to third parties Move to vote: In Favour 31 – Against 1 – Abstention 0 – Motion passes
Oxford is the most expensive place to live besides London About helping out those who help college function and showing appreciation. Short factual questions: Does the campaign help with lobbying etc? Yes they do Can come along to a meeting or email them about it Advice on who to deal with – usually the bursar as he is in charge, but he is generally against such a change. So probably better to work up a base of support with the fellows. General points: Can accreditation be reversed? Contractually obliged for the next financial year And it is a very public thing – can you use the logos etc. Would be very bad publicity to go back on it – no employer has yet done so. What is the advantages of becoming accredited beyond bragging rights? Provides security for staff – know that wages will increase as the cost of living does. Less worry about it. Pembroke – what happened? Get confirmation from the authorities that it is going ahead Passing the motion isn’t the end of it – need to keep pushing The campaign is endorsed by OUSU and they get financial backing from them, but largely independent How many people in Worcester don’t get living wage? Alex did FOI request Can’t find out exact numbers Gardeners and scouts are paid under – not sure how many – probably more Porters are paid more than LW Can depend on how many hours you work. Accreditation also covers services that are contracted out to third parties Move to vote: In Favour – 31 Against – 1 Abstention – 0 Motion passes
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