Ewin Hannan

Ewin HannanWorkplace Editor

The restaurant and cafe sector claim economic conditions warranted a zero per cent increase for low paid workers.

Labor says an ‘economically responsible’ minimum wage rise would recognise low wages growth and cost of living pressures.

National retailers have called for a minimum wage freeze which would result in real pay cuts for low-paid workers.

Unions will push for a record $50-a-week pay rise for the nation’s lowest-paid, more than double that awarded last year.

Employer groups fear the CFMEU-MUA merger can only mean trouble.

Employers take legal action to stop merger of CFMEU and maritime union.

Employers have taken legal action to try to overturn the Fair Work Commission decision approving the merger of the CFMEU and MUA.

The Coalition warns it could launch deregistration proceedings against new construction super-union if unlawful conduct persists.

Employers have blasted the Coalition for failing to pass laws to stop merger of militant construction and maritime unions.

Courtesy of a series of own goals, Michaelia Cash finds herself in a world of political pain.