Figure stands at £8.61
An Onchan MHK says government should be leading from the front in paying all of it's staff a living wage.
Several local authorities have committed to offering their workers the aspirational rate of £8.61, which is calculated on the cost of basic needs and 'decent' living standards for Island residents.
Julie Edge says government should be showing the way:
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