Minimum wage

Making the case for a living wage

Making the case for a living wage

Date Published: 09/04/2021 Category: Minimum wage Opinion Working life

A real, meaningful increase to the minimum wage is not only the right thing to do, but makes plenty of sense, writes Chloe Ward.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/04/09/making-the-case-for-a-living-wage/

Christmas sparkle on a small spend

Christmas sparkle on a small spend

Date Published: 27/11/2020 Category: Minimum wage

The festive season brings fun, joy and celebration. And we could all do with plenty of that in 2020! Christmas can also mean splashing the cash – although this year could be different. Research by industry super fund-owned ME Bank shows 77% of Australians are taking a more cautious approach to spending during the pandemic.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/11/27/christmas-sparkle-on-a-small-spend/

Member Benefits Update July 2020

Member Benefits Update July 2020

Date Published: 01/07/2020 Category: Member Benefits Minimum wage

Happy July, dear readers, and welcome to this month’s edition of your Member Benefits Update.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/07/01/member-benefits-update-july-2020/

The minimum wage will increase 2020

The minimum wage will increase 2020

Date Published: 21/06/2020 Category: Minimum wage Opinion

Each year, Australian Unions works to increase the minimum wage for all workers.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/06/21/the-minimum-wage-will-increase-2020/

The minimum wage should be a living wage

The minimum wage should be a living wage

Date Published: 11/07/2018 Category: Minimum wage Workers rights

Australia’s a great place to live with a high standard of living, and we want to keep it that way. A cornerstone of our way of life is a decent wage – not just a minimum wage but a living wage. A decent wage that includes penalty rates, overtime allowances and paid leave. A national…

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/07/11/the-minimum-wage-should-be-a-living-wage/

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Date Published: 16/04/2021 Category: Covid-19 Health and safety Opinion

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Date Published: 14/04/2021 Category: On The Job

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