Wages
alone are up over 14%, with galloping increases elsewhere
The TSA’s wage survey of the
commercial laundry sector found that labour costs have increased by a staggering
14.25% in the twelve months to October 2021. Over 86% of the TSA’s membership
took part on the survey, underlining the alarm that the increases are causing
throughout the industry.
The TSA (Textile Services
Association) is the trade body representing commercial laundries in the
UK. Its CEO David Stevens warns that,
without significant price increases, the industry is simply not viable. “Wages are the tip of the iceberg,” he says.
“We have reports of energy prices going up 300%, insurance up 100%, textile
costs up 50%. It’s not sustainable. The
industry was already reeling from the aftermath of the lockdowns and the lack
of government support, but these increases are unprecedented. We’ve jumped out
of the frying pan and into the fire.”
Commercial laundries service
the hospitality and industrial markets, as well as healthcare including the NHS.
“The last thing we want to
inflict on hospitality and healthcare is a big hike in prices, but it’s
difficult to see any other options,” says Stevens.
For more information on the
TSA’s wage survey, visit www.tsa-uk.org
The TSA is the trade association for the textile care
services industry. The TSA represents commercial laundry and textile
rental businesses. Membership ranges from family-run operations through to
large, multi-national companies. Visit www.tsa-uk.org
for more information.
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+44 (0)7966 531954 E: david.stevens@tsa-uk.org