ACTU advocates for a 9% pay increase in female-dominated sectors for equal pay and system change.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is advocating for a 9% pay increase for workers in sectors predominantly composed of women, such as early childhood educators, disability workers, and hairdressers. The ACTU believes that achieving equal pay for women requires system change and targeted pay rises in traditionally female-dominated industries with historically low wages. A 9% pay increase would not only alleviate cost-of-living pressures for families but also serve as a crucial first step in valuing the critical work of women in fields such as early childhood education and care for loved ones.
April 28, 2024
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