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Friday, July 28, 2006

Australian Unions urge a rise for poorest workers

Unions urge a rise for poorest workers
Source: SMH
UNIONS have called on the Government's new Fair Pay Commission to grant those on the minimum wage a pay rise of $30 a week in its first decision, expected in November or December. By the time the commission decides, it will be 18 months since the lowest-paid workers received a boost. The ACTU's $30 claim is roughly in line with inflation over that period.

 



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