Living Wage Publication Launch - 2024

The public launch of WageIndicator's Living Wage estimates

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

Slides and Recording

You can view the slides we used in the session LW Publication Launch Slides and watch the video recording below.

Agenda

Event	Speaker
Welcome address	Vivian Hartlief - Fundraising Lead and Project Manager, 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
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 - Fundraising Lead and Project Manager, WageIndicator Foundation
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)