Extra cash for workers in Barnsley West & Penistone this Autumn
Extra cash for workers in Barnsley West & Penistone this Autumn
15th October 2008
The National Minimum Wage is going up again. The rate is rising to £5.73 per hour for workers aged 22 and over, £4.77 for 18-21 year olds and £3.53 for those aged 16 and 17.
Welcoming the news Michael Clapham MP said:
"I became an MP to fight for the rights of working people in Barnsley West & Penistone. The minimum wage is one of Labour's proudest achievements in Government.
"And when families are struggling with rising fuel, energy and food prices it is more important than ever to have a rising National Minimum Wage. To me it's pretty simple, if you believe in fairness, you should support the National Minimum Wage. When it came in ten years ago people like David Cameron strongly opposed it."
Michael Clapham MP also sent out a warning to rogue employers that they will be punished for not paying the National Minimum Wage.
"With the National Minimum Wage there is no excuse not to pay up. If you think a rogue employer is not paying up then call the national minimum wage helpline on 0845 6000 678.
"I will also vote for Labour's Employment Bill which will be going through Parliament. It will mean we can take even tougher action on rogue employers with serious cases going to a Crown Court.
"So the message is simple: Con workers in Barnsley West & Penistone and you will face tough action. There are no excuses not to pay the National Minimum Wage."
