Webinar: Living Wage For US, Inc.
A new program, Living Wage For US Inc. is launching a nationwide living wage certification standard on November 15, 2021.
During the launch week, Living Wage for US is hosting free-to-attend webinars that will specifically serve the needs of the specialty coffee community. We are thrilled to share that all listed events will be free to the specialty coffee community and hope you will join us in learning more about this initiative:
November 15, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Living Wage Places
Join the members of the Living Wage Network in partnership with For US in a celebration of global living wage week! Together we will launch the new national For US living wage standard and certification system as well as a campaign to continue to grow living wage places. Discover how organizations work in collaboration to have a concentrated impact on wages in specific communities and how you fit into this important movement. Hosted by Living Wage For US, Inc partnered with Living Wage Network organized through United for a Fair Economy, Orange County Living Wage, Prosper Georgetown, Durham Living Wage Project, Tompkins County Workers’ Center, Nashville Living Wage, Virginia Interfaith Center, Just Economics
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November 17, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Living Wage for US
Join us to celebrate global living wage week with the launch of the For US living wage standard and certification system. We want to celebrate with employers by walking you through the benefits of certification, the process for becoming a Living Wage for US certified employer, and the ways in which you can achieve a living wage in your location through a combination of benefits provisions, bonuses, and wages.
We will share tools for all employers to fully understand the cost of living for workers in your area and to ensure that all your workers are able to earn enough to provide a decent livelihood for themselves and their families.
November 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Thriving While Paying a Living Wage - Specialty Coffee Industry
Committing to a living wage is an investment in your business and your employees - how can you leverage that investment to drive higher productivity, contribution, and motivation? The Good Jobs Institute and the Lean Enterprise Institute are excited to partner together to dive into the operational choices that will help your company and employees thrive as part of Living Wage Week and the For US living wage standard and certification system launch. Join us to discuss how to build a system that supports operational excellence, reduced employee turnover, and outstanding customer service in the specialty coffee industry. Hosted by Living Wage For US, Inc partnered with MIT Good Jobs Institute, Specialty Coffee Association, Lean Enterprise Institute
November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Connecting the Dots on Living Wage Globally
How can multinational employers and investors ensure that workers across global operations and throughout supply chains are paid a real Living Wage? Join us to celebrate the launch of a new national accreditation scheme in the US and find out more about the practical tools and guidance to support progress on Living Wage globally. This is an online event - we will send out a link closer to the time. Hosted by Living Wage For US, Inc partnered with UN Global Compact, UK Living Wage Foundation, ShareAction World Benchmarking Alliance.
As living wage is a rising issue, especially in a time when hiring is becoming increasingly difficult, knowing that you are providing all of your employees with enough income to live at a basic standard of decency to afford items like food, housing, healthcare, etc. in your location is essential to long-term business success. We hope you join us to learn more about how coffee professionals can benefit from the Living Wage For US program!