Minimum wage rises by 1/8th lettuce an hour

dorian · Guru

Minimum wage rises by 1/8th lettuce an hour

woolman · Guru

Whilst not disagreeing with the $40 pay rise, we should be aware that it will cost the busssines almost $90 by the timey ou add on pay roll tax, holiday pay, sick leave, maternity leave, insurance superanuation, etc.

That means $90 added to inflation figures.

Back to Withlam years, for those who remember.

Mind you other than maybe increased welfare assistance for lower paid workers, I have no idea of a solution

(Neil

Buzz Lightbulb · Guru

LOL

Although helping those suffering from not having their wages increase with inflation isn't funny.

Gundog · Guru

woolman wrote:
Whilst not disagreeing with the $40 pay rise, we should be aware that it will cost the busssines almost $90 by the timey ou add on pay roll tax, holiday pay, sick leave, maternity leave, insurance superanuation, etc.
That means $90 added to inflation figures.
Back to Withlam years, for those who remember.
Mind you other than maybe increased welfare assistance for lower paid workers, I have no idea of a solution

(Neil

Neil

You are totally correct

-- Edited by Gundog on Monday 20th of June 2022 08:01:33 AM

Whenarewethere · Guru

Wages were once paid in salt, rum, beer, tobacco, cocoa bean, Parmigiano cheese. Lettuce is more healthy!

Ivan 01 · Guru

It is a funny ( well maybe not so funny) that wages that are negotiated by one organised body for any group of workers only ever indicate the lowest figure that any individual may be worth.

All the other workers who may be worth a little more in remuneration will not be paid their actual worth.
The employer will never set an example of paying anyone any higher than the organised body has negotiated because that figure will then become the standard recognised.

A fair and equitable wage can be negotiated if both employer and employee ignore the demands of those that supposedly represent the trade or vocation.

I never worked a day of my career for an award figure negotiated by others.