Growers look to retain piece rate work despite union push for minimum wages

Submitted by Elsewhere on 2020-Dec-17 Thu 13:30

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2020-Dec-17 Thu 13:30

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Australian growers are pushing back against union moves to see minimum wage rates granted to fruit pickers and seasonal workers. The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) announced on Wednesday that it would apply to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to have the horticulture award amended to ensure workers…

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