Why it matters

The cost of living demands action

In today’s rapidly evolving labour and socioeconomic landscape, the need for a robust international living wage standard is pressing. As global supply chains become increasingly complex and the cost of living continues to rise, workers, especially those in low-wage industries, struggle to meet their basic needs despite working full-time. In this context, the RLWS offers a practical way forward.

Ensuring a living wage has been linked to furthering a wide range of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set for 2030 and adopted by all UN member states.

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United Nations SDGs

Directly furthering

Goal 1

No poverty

Goal 5

Gender Equality

Goal 8

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 10

Reduced Inequalities

Indirectly furthering

Goal 2

Zero hunger

Goal 5

Good Health and Well-being

Goal 4

Quality Education

Goal 6

Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal 7

Affordable and
Clean Energy

Goal 9

Industry, Innovation and
Infrastructure

Goal 11

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Goal 17

Partnerships for the Goals

How to apply

The idea that wages should be based on the bare minimum necessary for survival is both cruel and shortsighted. People deserve to live, not just barely get by.

— Barbara Ehrenreich

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Looking for a credible way to turn your commitments into measurable progress? The RLWS team is here to help! Feel free to reach out to us via email or LinkedIn.