Charity boss in plea for universal wage trial in Aberdeen

Charity boss in plea for universal wage trial in Aberdeen

An Aberdeen charity boss is looking to drum up support for a new universal wage to be trialled in Aberdeen.

Dave Simmers, chief executive of CFine and chairman of newly-formed Food Poverty Action Aberdeen (FPAA), has expressed an interest in Universal Basic Income (UBI).

The measure, being trialled in several areas across the country by the Scottish Government, means a standard payment is made by the state to individuals, regardless of income. Dave Simmers Academics believe the measure will allow people to explore other, less well-paid avenues of work without falling under the poverty line.The FPAA says research is to be […]

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