Costs are up The push for the wage increase is part of the union movement's campaign to get a fair Living Wage for all workers. LHMU Victorian Secretary Brian Daley said increases in basic living costs such as the cost of petrol and transport have left many workers short-changed. Employers want any increase put off for at least one year. It's sickening to watch politicians and bosses grant themselves big salary increases. The Living Wage claim is the minimum.
Workers can push for bigger pay rises on the job as part of their next enterprise agreements.
More information For more information about the Union's Living Wage claim, contact your organiser.