COMMENT: IT'S TIME TO CUT LOOSE
Parramatta's Paul Hogan connection
By Andy Marks
SECOND banana, second fiddle or second act. The road to success is littered with lesser celebrated figures on whose shoulders the big names rose.
THE NEW KIND OF CURRENCY
2020: Our most connected generation
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OUR WORKERS ARE BEING ROBBED
THE Fair Work Commission’s decision on weekend penalty rates means about $12M a year in lost wages for Blacktown workers, says Blacktown Mayor, Stephen Bali.
“Some 24,750 workers in Blacktown City have the potential to be affected once all the changes take place,” he said.
“If only 20% of these employees work on a Sunday or Public Holiday that would mean approximately $12M in wages will be taken from workers in Blacktown City each year.
“The lowest paid workers in our economy have been belted and this sets a dangerous precedent for all other workers.
“I do not accept the argument that we live in 24/7 economy. There are still clear distinctions between Monday to Friday versus the weekend. If a person is giving up their weekend to serve us, then they are entitled to something extra.
“The Fair Work Commission has opened the way for hairdressers, beauticians and club employees to have their working rates reviewed. It won’t take long before all penalty rates are wiped out.”
