Spotlight on wages as jobs market loses heat
After several months of robust pay bumps, wage growth has likely passed its peak, slowed by a softening jobs market. The June quarter wage price index from the Australian Bureau …
Remuneration
Fair Work Commission increases minimum wage by 3.75pc
The nation’s lowest paid workers will have their wages increased by 3.75 per cent as a measure to help household deal with inflation. The increase means the national minimum wage …
TWU steps up campaign against German retail giant Aldi
The Transport Workers’ Union has supermarket giant Aldi in its sights, with the union set to kick off a months-long campaign to pressure the retailer to negotiate a national agreement …
Startling report from e61 Institute busts the gender pay gap myth
A new study into the gender pay gap has revealed discrepancies between men and women within their chosen occupation is the leading contributor to the pay divide. Analysis by e61 …
ACTU calls for 9 per cent gender-based pay rise
Workers in key feminised industries should get at least a nine per cent pay rise in the Annual Wage Review, according to the nation’s largest union. The ACTU says the …
Boost minimum wage above inflation, Federal Government tells Fair Work Commission
The Federal Government has for the third year in a row told the Fair Work Commission is must make sure Australia’s lowest paid workers do not go backwards so they …
Coles staff urged to vote ‘No’ to proposed enterprise agreement
Coles staff are being urged to vote down a proposed enterprise agreement promising better wages and contract hours as the supermarket giant faces fallout from nationwide walkouts and increased government …
Bosses worry on sticky inflation as wages, utilities and costs of doing business rise
Higher wages bills are top of company bosses’ lists of growing costs that they say will likely dent revenue and profit over coming months. Official wages rose for the third …
Maritime Union of Australia say no need for Federal Government intervention in DP World port clash
Australia’s peak union body has shrugged off calls for Federal Government intervention to prevent an escalation of a bitter waterfront dispute. The long-running standoff between stevedore DP World and the …
Class action against McDonald’s over unpaid overtime
An estimated 25,000 McDonald’s workers could take part in a class action against the fast food giant that is seeking millions of dollars in alleged unpaid overtime. The restaurant chain …