Keyword "wage increases" - List of latest news (38 results)

07:08 ‘Most expensive in world history’: CBA stuns

While the world writhes in economic turmoil not seen in years due to Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda, something unusual is happening here in Australia.

16/04 Communist Party summarises economic measures proposals to urgently lower consumption tax to 5%

The Communist Party has compiled proposals for economic measures in response to rising prices and Trump tariffs. The main pillar is to urgently lower the consumption tax to 5%. Communist Party Chairman Tamura: "The consumption tax has been a policy of increasing taxes up until now. Instead, we are at a point where a major policy shift, such as a shift to tax reduction, is needed." The Communist Pa

08/04 Top management of automobile manufacturers expresses a strong sense of crisis over additional tariffs at meeting with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Muto

Top management of domestic automobile manufacturers met with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Muto, and expressed a sense of crisis that additional tariffs on automobiles by the Trump administration could destroy the foundations of the entire industry. Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Chairman Katayama Masanori: "Uncertainty is currently increasing in the automotive business, with

31/03 In January wage increases, the airline is not very visible, the real earnings rise has fallen

In January, average earnings increased only over 10 percent on an annual basis, with median (medium) earnings only over 9 percent. The net monthly earnings net was 374 thousand HUF. Real earnings only increased by 4.6 percent.

16/03 Big legal play in NSW psychiatrist crisis

The doctor’s union will enter mediation with the NSW government on Monday in a bid to end its wage dispute following the mass resignation of hundreds of psychiatrists earlier this year and what it calls a crisis crippling mental health services.

07/02 Jetstar flight attendant reveals salary

A Jetstar flight attendant has revealed how much cabin crew get paid, leaving many Aussies surprised.

14/01 Urgent warning over state’s mental health ‘disaster’

The NSW health system is facing an “impending disaster” with more than half the state’s mental health workforce set to quit in less than a week, a peak body has warned.

11/01 Crisis as hundreds of psychiatrists to resign

A doctors union has hit back at the NSW health minister after he pleaded for hundreds of psychiatrists not to quit in mere days, saying he spat the dummy because no one wants to work for them.

08/01 Australia’s rental market starting to cool

Australia’s housing crisis is showing its first signs of easing as the pace of rent growth drops to the slowest point since 2021, new research shows.

22/12 Council slammed for Australia Day move

A regional Victorian council has been accused of “bribery” after offering a once-off payment for staff in a pay deal that would see all references to Australia Day banned, with the fight to carry on to next year.

18/12 Train ‘chaos’ looms after union’s court win

NSW rail union secretary Toby Warnes has vowed “industrial action will recommence immediately” after an 11th-hour injunction was tossed out as the NSW government scrambles to squash further strikes planned for New Year’s Eve.

17/12 Huge issue facing suburban streets

Thousands of residents in a Queensland suburb are facing a stinky situation as bins go uncollected after garbage truck drivers and other workers went on strike over pay disputes.

17/12 Aussies warned of ‘catastrophe’ this Christmas

NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman has warned commuters to brace for a “catastrophe” this Christmas after the rail union approved further industrial action despite an 11th injunction lodged by the state government.

11/12 Garbo strike to hit 30,000 Aussie homes

Garbage collectors across the Ipswich region are set to strike over better pay and conditions – which could leave bins from up to 30,000 homes stinking on the sidewalk for days

24/10 NEW minimum WAGE in Texas: These changes could affect workers in the US

Although Texas will maintain the federal minimum wage, cities like Austin and Houston will significantly increase their local minimum wages. What updates could change the direction of salaries in the USA?

02/10 The US port strike freezes shipments and threatens to cause shortages: What are they demanding?

Hundreds of containers remain tied up at key ports on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico, threatening to disrupt supplies of essential goods just ahead of the holiday shopping season.

01/05 Force the nation into recession, Aussies urged

Aussies are being urged to stop splashing cash on “Netflix, flat-whites, movies and eating out” to trigger a “DIY recession” that will save us from years of pain.

17/04 A stark new report on housing affordability shows just how dire things are in Australia – for everyone

The typical Australian who might’ve once bought a home a few generations ago is now much more likely to rent thanks to plunging housing affordability, which is now at its worst level in more than 20 years.And they’re flooding rental markets that are beyond capacity, competing with low-income and vulnerable people who are unable to keep pace.

12/04 Strike on April 17: Ships tied up in ports - What will happen to the subway?

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10/04 Eye-popping pay, perks for union workers

Queensland’s third-term Labor government has inked astounding deals with the construction unions.

08/04 Young Aussie landlord reveals how he bought three homes by the age of 23

Harley Giddings is a Gen Z landlord who has bought three homes before even moving out of his parent’s house.

30/03 Hospo worker reveals her ‘insane’ holiday pay

An English worker is going viral for revealing the “insane” amount people get paid to work a public holiday in Australia.

19/03 Ten key words RBA didn’t say

A pivot from the Reserve Bank to scrap an explicit warning about further interest rate rises has the peak union body calling for the cash rate to be cut now.

14/03 Staff rally against supermarket pay deal

Coles staff are being urged to vote down a proposed enterprise agreement promising better wages and contract hours as the supermarket giant faces fallout from nationwide walkouts and increased government scrutiny.

12/02 Representatives approve a minimum of 1,000 pounds to increase employee wages and a maximum of 1,200 - Youm7

The House of Representatives, headed by Counselor Dr. Hanafi Jabali, approved, during today’s plenary session, Article Five of a draft law to accelerate the due date for periodic bonuses and grant a special bonus.

13/11 Formula to Calculate Minimum Wage in 2024 According to New Rules

It is certain to increase, here is the formula for calculating the minimum wage for 2024 according to the new regulations.

06/11 ‘Crazy’: $25 Macca’s receipt angers

McDonald’s customers are lashing out after the fast-food giant recorded a huge revenue spike, which the burger chain credited to “strategic menu price increases”.

11/10 Major fail as homes built 40cm apart

A Queensland family must demolish 1.5 metres of their newly finished home after building it just 40cm away from their neighbour’s place.

09/10 Wages jump 4.8pc on new pay deals

Workers on new collective agreements are scoring average wage increases of up to 5.8 per cent according to fresh data released by the workplace umpire.

23/09 The Big Three’s Inevitable Collision with the UAW

Autoworkers want a bigger share. Share of what? say Ford, GM, and Chrysler.

18/08 ‘Flawed’: Tax ruling could kill off bulk-billing

One of Australia’s leading medical practitioners has lashed a ruling that would see independent GPs working in medical centres in NSW and Victoria subject to payroll tax.

23/04 Grim prediction for homeowners next week

The Reserve Bank board is gearing up for another tough decision in its upcoming May meeting, as they weigh up resuming interest rate rises over another pause in the official cash rate.

12/04 Young people giving up on Aussie dream

The Australian dream of buying a home is fading for many young people who are becoming fed up working themselves to the bone when their savings are eaten up by rising living costs.

29/03 Why you could soon be getting a wage rise

Australia’s lowest paid workers could soon be in line for a pay rise as the government indicates it will back a push for the minimum wage to increase in line with inflation.

15/03 ‘Problem’: Productivity at woeful level

Australia’s productivity growth has fallen to its lowest level in 60 years, averaging just 1.1 per cent a year.

21/02 Walmart, Home Depot: Here Are The Major Companies Raising Employee Wages In 2023

Despite waves of layoffs hitting many tech giants, the job market as a whole is still hot, and these major companies are raising hourly wages to attract and retain employees this year.

14/02 Major backflip on Labor election promise

The NSW Labor leader has slapped down claims public servants were misled by his plan for better pay in the sector.

13/02 One thing that will ‘destroy the economy’

The Perrottet government has come out swinging against a major Labor campaign promise to abolish the public sector wage cap and listen to essential workers’ demands for more pay.