Citizens UK

Last night we held our national Citizens UK General Election Assembly, where community leaders shared testimony and asked politicians from different Parties for change on #LivingWage, #Citizenship, #Housing & more. Here are some of their stories 👇🏾 📸 @SylviePopePhoto

Find out more about the launch of the ‘Making London Work for All’ Steering Group 👇 bit.ly/4dkgH3N

💬Bob Bevil, Citizens UK leader and Steering Group member, said: “At a young age we are told that if you work hard, we will make money and thrive. Such are the structural challenges we face in London this no longer holds true.”

Today, we launched ‘Making London Work for All’ to further tackle low pay and insecure work across the capital. The project Steering Group brings together workers with experience of low pay and leaders from civil society to ensure the initiative’s success. 🙌

For the past 25 years, the Living Wage movement has helped reshape what fair pay looks like in the UK. 🙌 Paul Regan & Bernie Harris, who were both involved from the earliest days, reminisce about the campaign’s challenges and triumphs in @guardian 👇 bit.ly/4eA4vhL

Ahead of local elections taking place today, hundreds of Citizens UK community leaders secured commitments from candidates across parties on campaign issues, from work, housing and child poverty to the real Living Wage. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/3Rqrxhj

Last week, @tynewearcitizen community organisers Michael Thompson and Sara Bryson were on BBC Radio Newcastle, reflecting on the importance of building relationships between communities and decision-makers to win change. Listen to the full interview 👇 bit.ly/4f4KLTz

@EalingCitizens community leaders publish an open letter ahead of local elections, asking candidates to protect children and families living in temporary accommodation. Read the full story in @EalingTimes: ow.ly/3MMu50YP44J

Great to be at the WF Accountability Assembly with 70 leaders - issues on the agenda #LivingWage #Housing #Migration #SaferParks @CitizensUK @WfCitizens #FiveBasics @trustforlondon @FutureFurnishin

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Liverpool Citizens has worked with Arriva Merseyside (@arrivanorthwest) to secure 200 weekly bus tickets for children in temporary accommodation this summer term. This means children in TA won't miss out on education & will remain in their safe & trusted school environment.

Wishing a joyful and hope‑filled Easter to all our members, community leaders, colleagues and friends who celebrate. May this day bring renewal, peace, and strength to you and your communities.

🎉 WIN: Barnet Council is now a Living Wage employer! Barnet Citizens have secured the real Living Wage for all council staff and eligible contracted workers. Full story: ow.ly/7Uxj50YBEnh

Chag Pesach Sameach to all our Jewish leaders, members, and colleagues. Wishing all who celebrate a happy Passover!

Eid Mubarak to our members, colleagues, friends and neighbours who celebrate. May you all have a joyous day filled with love and community! 🕊️✨

This week, community leaders from Lambeth & Wandsworth Citizens joined Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s social cohesion event and spoke about the importance of ESOL. We look forward to working with the Government on this issue, so that everyone is heard and no one is left out.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting new analysis from @LivingWageUK. While progress has been made in narrowing the low-pay gender gap, millions of women remain in low-paid and insecure work. 🔗 Read the news story: livingwage.org.uk/news/gender-lo…