Extra cash for workers in Great Yarmouth this autumn

The National Minimum Wage is going up again. 

The rate is rising to £5.73 per hour for workers aged 22

and over, £4.77 for 18-21 year olds and £3.53 for those

aged 16 and 17.

      Welcoming the news, Tony Wright MP said:

"I became an MP to fight for the rights of working

people in Great Yarmouth. The minimum wage

is one of Labour's proudest achievements in

Government.  

And when families are struggling with rising fuel,

energy and food prices it is more important than

ever to have a rising National Minimum Wage. To

me it's pretty simple, if you believe in fairness,

you should support the National Minimum Wage.

When it came in ten years ago people like David

Cameron strongly opposed it.

    Tony Wright MP also sent out a warning to rogue

     employers that they will  be punished for not paying

     the National Minimum Wage.

"With the National Minimum Wage there is no excuse

               not to pay up. If you think a rogue employer is not

               paying up then get in touch with me on 01493

               332 291 or call the national minimum wage helpline

               on 0845 6000 678.

"I will also vote for Labour's Employment Bill which

             will be going through Parliament. It will mean we can

take even tougher action on rogue employers with

serious cases going to a Crown Court. 

"So the message is simple: Con workers in Great Yarmouth

 and you will face tough action. There are no excuses