The minimum wage is too low to counterbalance the ever increasing cost of living, that’s according to a Nationalist MSP.
It’s estimated that a record 5 million people are stuck in low paid jobs and receive just £6.50 an hour.
John Mason wants the living wage of £7.65, which is currently only voluntary, to be made statutory for all employers.
The politician says the living wage does not currently ensure pay protection to all workers in the public, private or voluntary sectors.
The issue will come under discussion during a debate at Holyrood today.
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