Description
On 2 May 2024, the WageIndicator Foundation will host a webinar to formally launch the publication of its Living Wage estimates for over 165+ countries across the world. The estimates themselves will be accessible from the 1st of May, International Workers Day.
In this webinar, WageIndicator will introduce attendees to the published Living Wage data, show them how to use it, and acknowledge the funders that have enabled free access to this data, making it a public good. The webinar will conclude with some interventions from key stakeholders on discussing the importance of accessible Living Wage estimates to enable transparency and fairness in labour markets.
Date and Time
Date: 2nd May, 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Registration
Register for the session below.
Agenda
| Event | Speaker |
| Welcome address | Vivian Hartlief - Fundraising Lead, WageIndicator Foundation |
| Introduction to WageIndicator and the Living Wage Database | Fiona Dragstra - General Director, WageIndicator Foundation |
| Importance of Living Wage Publication | Paulien Osse - Co-Founder and Lead Living Wage Team, WageIndicator Foundation |
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Explanation of WageIndicator's Living Wage Methodology |
Daniela Ceccon - Director of Data, WageIndicator Foundation Nii Ashia Amanquarnor - Data Analyst, WageIndicator Foundation |
| Acknowledgement of Publication Funders | Vivian Hartlief - Lead, Fundraising and Projects, WageIndicator Foundation |
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The Importance of Publicly Available Living Wage Data |
Rachel Crowburn-Walden - Global Head of Sustainability (Human Rights), Unilever Gilles Vermot Desroches - Chief Corporate Citizenship Officer, Schneider Electric |
| Closing address | Prof. Martin Kahanec - Former Dean Central European University and Scientifc Director of Central European Labour Studies Institute (CELSI) |