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Unions invoke RBA rate rise to scrap wage caps

David Marin-Guzman and Patrick Durkin
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Unions have invoked the Reserve Bank’s rate rise to push for an end to public sector wage caps, as thousands of teachers in NSW walked off the job for higher pay.

More than 15,000 teachers rallied in Sydney’s Macquarie Street on Wednesday in their second statewide strike in six months to bring pressure on the Perrottet government to scrap its 2.5 per cent wage cap.

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David Marin-Guzman writes about industrial relations, workplace, policy and leadership from Sydney. Connect with David on Twitter. Email David at david.marin-guzman@afr.com
Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com
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