Local employment charters: case studies from the UK

In the context of declining union membership, limited employment regulation and a growing disconnect between pay and living costs, employment charters are one means for cities to engage employers and start a conversation about how their employment practices can enable local people to live and work well. This paper contains a series of case studies of local employment charter initiatives from across the UK. It describes the rationale, design and reach of these initiatives, drawing on desk research and interviews with people involved in their design and implementation. The paper accompanies the summary briefing paper ‘Good Jobs in Greater Manchester: the role of employment charters'.