Unions in Australia aim to abolish junior rates in retail, fast food, and pharmacy industries, potentially raising 18-year-old workers' wages.

Unions in Australia have filed an application with the industrial relations watchdog, seeking to abolish discriminatory junior rates in retail, fast food, and pharmacy awards, which could result in 18-year-old workers earning the full adult wage. This proposal has met opposition from groups like the Australian Retailers Association, which argue that junior rates incentivize employment for less experienced young people and raise concerns about the financial impact on small businesses in these sectors.

June 06, 2024
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