National Minimum Wage rates:

From October 2009, National Minimum Wage rates will increase from
£5.73 to £5.80 an hour for workers aged 22 and over
£4.77 to £4.83 an hour for workers aged 18 to 21
£3.53 to £3.57 an hour for workers aged 16 to 17

The Government has also promised to extend the adult minimum wage rate to 21 year olds from October 2010

You can contact the National Minimum Wage helpline on 0845 600 678 for confidential advice.

Stewards
In line with the National Minimum Wage increase, the National Executive Committee recommends a 1.22% increase for Stewards and the accommodation deductor will change accordingly.

These increases come into force from 1st October 2009.