ACTU backs low wage pay rise 10-09 12th March 2008

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) believes that the minimum wage should be increased by $26 a week.

While the Federal Government calls for wage restraint, the ACTU says its claim is justified because the rising cost of food and petrol will affect the lowest income earners the most.
 
ACTU secretary Jeff Lawrence says the increase will not add to inflation. “We'll continue to argue for our issues and I'd be hopeful that we'll get support from the government because the government understands that working families are under pressure.”