Union members are calling for a 5% increase to the minimum wage
Every year, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) reviews the National Minimum Wage and awards wages to decide if they should be increased.
And every year, the union movement calls for a fair increase that reflects the value of work and helps our lowest-paid workers with the cost of living.
This year, we’re calling for a 5% increase, which would lift the minimum hourly rate to $24.39, or $48,200 per year.
A 5% pay increase is fair and reasonable for our 2.9 million lowest-paid workers are the ones who are the hardest hit by inflation. They need this increase to start to get ahead again and make up for the real wage losses over the last few years.
A 5% increase would have no negative impact on inflation and businesses can afford it, especially as levels of profits are well above pre-pandemic levels.
A 5% increase would especially benefit women and part-time workers, as 3 in 5 award workers are women and 2 in 3 are part-time.
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