Hundreds of Sandwell Council staff could get pay rises
All council staff in Sandwell will receive at least the Living Wage from next April, under proposals.
Hundreds of workers are set a six-to-eight per cent pay rise as part of the move which will cost Sandwell Council £1 million over three years.
The increase would apply to around 150 council employees and 650 school staff.
The Living Wage for next year is expected to be £8.70 an hour, compared with the national living wage of £7.50 for over 25s.
Council bosses are due to discuss the proposals next week.
Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for core council services, Councillor Steve Trow, said: “As a council, we need to support and look after all employees and especially those at the lower ends of the pay scale"
