This chart shows real wages are way behind because: sub-poverty increases in the pandemic and inflation. 3.5% doesn't fix the gap. #ACTU, #ALP, #SDA officers any who earn far higher than minimum wage tell us the increase is 'great' - really ? #FightBackWithRAFFWU
We disagree with the editorial of the Australia Institute that the increase is “appropriate.” It is not. It keeps millions of workers in poverty.
https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/minimum-wage-rise-appropriate-reward-for-low-paid-workers/