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Wage rise not enough for lowest-paid workers: union

Wage rise not enough for lowest-paid workers: union

Australia's lowest-paid workers still won't have a liveable income despite an upcoming annualised 3.5 per cent boost in the minimum wage, trade unions say.

Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers

Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers

Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers

Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers

Workers on minimum award rates will be given one of the highest above-inflation pay increases in history to help redress falling living standards.

'Accountability' at heart of low public sector pay gaps

'Accountability' at heart of low public sector pay gaps

'Accountability' at heart of low public sector pay gaps

'Accountability' at heart of low public sector pay gaps

Gender pay gaps at public sector employers have been revealed for the first time, with the data showing many have a gap much lower than the private sector.

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'Sustainable': push to keep low-paid from falling back

'Sustainable': push to keep low-paid from falling back

Almost three million Australian workers are being backed to receive higher pay, but the federal government says it must be economically sustainable.

Doctor covering 150 patients pleads for fair treatment

Doctor covering 150 patients pleads for fair treatment

Henry Crayton worked 135 hours in the past fortnight with just one day off, covering 150 patients per shift - and he's not alone in wanting better treatment.

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Female shift workers remain more likely to face financial difficulty than their male colleagues despite taking up more hours and multiple jobs, analysis shows.

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.

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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.

Wages slowdown boosts case for more rate cuts

Wages slowdown boosts case for more rate cuts

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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'

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.

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.

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.

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