U.S. workers struggle to support themselves and their families in today’s economy. 40% would find it difficult to weather an unexpected expense of just $400. How do we create a different reality?
National Living Wage Certification!
Living Wage On-Up certifies employers who pay living wages, letting consumers and investors know which ones stand beside American workers. Backed by a strong methodology and engaged community. Built on the shared belief that hard work should ensure a decent living!
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Living Wage and Why it is ImportantLearn how living wages improve lives, strengthen communities, and better businesses.
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Get Certified
Becoming a Living Wage On-Up Certified EmployerTake the first step toward becoming certified, and find out how living wage certification can benefit your business.
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Join Us
Become Part of the Living Wage On-Up CommunityBe part our growing community of employers, civil society organizations, and individual that are making a difference.
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Read & Share
Read Others' Living Wage Stories, and Share Your Own ExperiencesRead and share these stories from real people whose lives were positively impacted by living wage employment.
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Why is living wage important?
Problems Worth Solving
- >40% of U.S. workers earn less than $15/hr, a level that is still lower than a living wage for families across most of the country, meaning working families can’t meet their basic needs
- Lack of clarity on specific living wage figures limits collaboration and engagement
- Employers choosing to pay a living wage lack the means to communicate it to consumers and others who wish to support them
- Employers need assistance to build their own business case for paying living wages
Our Solution
- Certify businesses that pay living wages, enabling a decent standard of living for workers and their families
- Drive consensus around living wage calculations and approach
- Incentivize, reward and educate through positive social media while aligning on due diligence with investors, corporate ranking systems, and civil society
- Support employers on their journey through a collaborative community and practical tools
