INDIANAPOLIS, Ind (April 25, 2022) – LUNA is proud to announce that we are a Certified Good Wages Initiative Indianapolis employer of choice. Overseen by EmployIndy, the Good Wages Initiative (GWI) recognizes employers who pay a sustainable wage of a minimum of $18 per hour and offer health benefits to full-time employees. LUNA meets or exceeds the minimum pay and covers 75% of health insurance costs for all employees who opt in.
“Paying good wages and providing employer-sponsored health insurance provides businesses with critical advantages in today’s labor market, from reductions in turnover to increased productivity,” says Marie Mackintosh, EmployIndy’s chief strategy officer. “Employees experience reduced financial stress and improved health outcomes while the community benefits through increased buying power and overall job growth. Good Wages Initiative partner employers set themselves apart by publicly stating their commitment to ensuring Indianapolis has a vibrant economy that is good for businesses, good for workers, and good for the community.”
With Indianapolis’ competitive job market, LUNA recognizes the importance of supporting both current and future employees. By providing benefits and higher wages, LUNA is changing the culture to build a strong regional labor force and create a positive
community impact.
“LUNA has always been a company that values the whole lives of its staff including their ability to support and care of their physical and mental health. Earning a living wage and the ability to afford health coverage is critical to thriving at work and in all aspects of life,” says Marina Hadjioannou Waters, President of LUNA Language Services.
LUNA Language Services is an Indianapolis-based language services company providing in-person and remote interpretation and document translation services in over 200 languages. LUNA is proud to staff individuals from 16 different cultures and represent 10 languages on our staff.
Find out more information about Indianapolis’ Good Wages Initiative at: employindy.org/goodwages
About EmployIndy
EmployIndy guides the local workforce ecosystem and makes strategic investments to remove
barriers to quality employment for underserved and underrepresented residents. Our vision is for all Marion County residents to have access to services and training necessary to secure a livable wage and grow in a career that meets employer demand for talent. As the workforce development board for Marion County, guided by 26 business, civic, education, and nonprofit community leaders, EmployIndy invests more than $20 million in public, private, and philanthropic funds for both youth and adults annually. Learn more at employindy.org.