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Pay grab by Liberal MPs
Reports today that senior Liberals, including those responsible for introducing Work Choices, are 'mounting a behind-the-scenes push to get extra pay for being a shadow Minister' are a sign of double standards says the ACTU.
Reports today that senior Liberals, including those responsible for introducing Work Choices, are 'mounting a behind-the-scenes push to get extra pay for being a shadow Minister' are a sign of double standards says the ACTU.
ACTU Secretary Jeff Lawrence said:
"These are the same Liberals that this week refused to rule out bringing back Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) that can cut workers' pay and conditions.
"Three quarters of AWAs (75%) under Work Choices did not provide workers a guaranteed wage increase over the life of the agreement, some for up to five years.
"And more than a million low paid workers suffered a real pay cut under Work Choices last year.
"This new selfish pay push by Liberals shows they are only interested in feathering their own nests.
"The Liberals do not care about the difficult financial circumstances facing ordinary working people who are struggling to cope with increases in petrol, housing and other basic living costs.
"This pay push by Liberal MPs is also unacceptable because it sends a signal to executives and high flyers that they too shouldn't have to exercise restraint," said Mr Lawrence.
Company profits are at record levels and executive salaries went up 30% last year. The ACTU last week called for an end to the company tax deductability of salaries over one million dollars.
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