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Union warns wages growth for women must be protected

Union warns wages growth for women must be protected

A peak union has released fresh figures on how certain government policies can dramatically impact the wages and livelihoods of women in numerous industries.

Butchers, bakers and makers better off in the bush

Butchers, bakers and makers better off in the bush

Butchers, bakers and makers better off in the bush

Butchers, bakers and makers better off in the bush

Nearly 100 jobs pay better in country Australia, with 67,000 roles available outside the cities, according to new research encouraging workers to make the move.

Government opposes push to slash penalty rates

Government opposes push to slash penalty rates

Government opposes push to slash penalty rates

Government opposes push to slash penalty rates

A stoush is brewing over Australia's lowest-paid workers as the federal government fights a proposal to wind back penalty rates.

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Wages slowdown boosts case for more rate cuts

Wages slowdown boosts case for more rate cuts

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ongoing growth in real wages is a good thing, but the RBA will be more encouraged that wage rises are showing signs of slowing.

Doctors baulking at $3k a day to plug mental health gap

Doctors baulking at $3k a day to plug mental health gap

Patients in mental distress will face tele-consults as NSW Health scrambles to lessen the impact of two in three public psychiatrists resigning.

Doctors warned 'aggressive' tactic will impact families

Doctors warned 'aggressive' tactic will impact families

Families of people with poor mental health will bear the brunt of chaos caused by psychiatrists resigning as experts warn the public system is failing patients.

Train disruptions flagged as govt rejects private talks

Train disruptions flagged as govt rejects private talks

Commuters are expected to face slower train services and other disruptions as the government declines to enter further negotiations with NSW rail workers.

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Cbus-CFMEU bond 'may not be in members' best interest'

Cbus-CFMEU bond 'may not be in members' best interest'

Cbus-CFMEU bond 'may not be in members' best interest'

Cbus-CFMEU bond 'may not be in members' best interest'

A review has cleared the board of a major superannuation fund but suggested substantial improvements after intense scrutiny of CFMEU-linked appointments.

Pay day near for Aboriginal workers robbed of wages

Pay day near for Aboriginal workers robbed of wages

Pay day near for Aboriginal workers robbed of wages

Pay day near for Aboriginal workers robbed of wages

The Federal Court has approved millions of dollars in compensation for Aboriginal workers who had wages withheld or were underpaid between the 1930s and 1970s.

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

The Cbus chair, who's faced calls to resign after the superannuation fund delayed disability and death payments, says he will ensure it never happens again.

Big police pay rise sparks ructions in other wage deals

Big police pay rise sparks ructions in other wage deals

Big police pay rise sparks ructions in other wage deals

Big police pay rise sparks ructions in other wage deals

Police and nurses point to a big pay increase for officers in one jurisdiction while threatening strike action as their wage negotiations deteriorate.

'Generational' wage rise to make state's cops top-paid

'Generational' wage rise to make state's cops top-paid

'Generational' wage rise to make state's cops top-paid

'Generational' wage rise to make state's cops top-paid

More than 10,000 police officers will be in line for at least 25 per cent pay rise over four years as the NSW government settles one of several wage disputes.

Light rail to slow to a crawl as union ramps up demands

Light rail to slow to a crawl as union ramps up demands

Light rail to slow to a crawl as union ramps up demands

Light rail to slow to a crawl as union ramps up demands

Sydney Commuters face frustratingly slow light-rail trips as industrial action linked to a wages dispute between drivers and a major private operator heats up.

History, maths face axe as unis hit 'world of pain'

History, maths face axe as unis hit 'world of pain'

History, maths face axe as unis hit 'world of pain'

History, maths face axe as unis hit 'world of pain'

The university sector says it is in a world of financial pain and could cut up to 14,000 jobs as it deals with a forced drop-off in international students.

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Workers get $8k more bang for their buck in the bush

The financial incentive to live in the city is dwindling for most workers - from doctors to truckies - as house prices soar, according to economic research.

PM spruiks mining pay rise as wage battle emerges

Unions have warned peak bodies in the mining sector are advocating for industrial relations reform to be stripped back in a future coalition government.

Premier faces nurses in latest pay dispute escalation

NSW's nurses and midwives have continued their push for an immediate pay increase, sitting down with the premier late on Thursday.

Nurses will defy order not to strike over pay fight

Strike action by nurses and midwives that will have a large impact on the country's largest hospital system will not be called off despite official orders.

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Echoes of pandemic as freight woes lift consumer prices

Australians could be forced to spend more on items ranging from confectionery to luxury items and medical goods as a result of global shipping issues.

Premier to pocket $500,000 as MPs handed pay bump

Victorian MPs have been awarded a 3.5 per cent salary bump, pushing Premier Jacinta Allan's annual pay package close to half a million dollars.

Deals beyond 'baseline' pay rise could fuel budget pain

Several unions want worker pay packets to rise beyond the NSW government's offer, but critics warn going further could hurt the budget for years.

Prime minister set to be paid more than US president

The Australian prime minister is set to be paid more than the US president for the first time in history.

Industries becoming more 'reliant' on unpaid overtime

Australian workers are doing more and more hours of unpaid overtime and are scared saying 'no' will limit their career opportunities, a survey shows.

Unions, bosses flip out over paying for junior burgers

A proposal to abolish junior rates for retail and food workers over 18 could result in a pay boost for young workers, but industry warns of job losses.

Wages bump unlikely to concern Reserve Bank: economists

A 3.75 per cent boost to minimum wages and awards will deliver a small real gain to millions of Australian workers without throwing fuel on the inflation fire.

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