News article
13 May 2009
Rise in minimum wage will help ensure the sector remains competitive, says FDF
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PRESS RELEASE
Responding to the announcement of an increase to the National Minimum Wage,
Angela Coleshill, the Food and Drink Federation's (FDF) HR Director, said:
“FDF is encouraged by the moderate increase in the National Minimum Wage to
£5.80 per hour from £5.73 per hour - or 1.2% as it's an issue we have lobbied
the
Low Pay Commission directly on this year.
This cautious rise will be welcomed by our members who are concerned to
ensure
that the sector remains competitive for its future sustainability.
In the past we have seen the minimum wage rise faster than average earnings
and inflation, so the move to a more prudent approach makes a lot of sense at
this
time.”
More Information
- FDF Press team
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Keren McCarron on keren.mccarron@fdf.org.uk or 020 7420 7132
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Sarah Lovell on sarah.lovell@fdf.org.uk or 020 7420 7131
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Rebecca Wilhelm rebecca.wilhelm@fdf.org.uk or 020 7420 7140
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