Peter Riley
@peterjriley2024@mastodon.social
#iww ex-Nurses Aide, orderly and cleaner at public hospitals, ex-Library Assistant at public libraries, ex-tram conductor on public transport, ex-printshop, ex -revegetation, ex-grocers packer. Lived in public housing, squats and rental cooperatives.
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Peter Riley
@peterjriley2024@mastodon.social
#iww ex-Nurses Aide, orderly and cleaner at public hospitals, ex-Library Assistant at public libraries, ex-tram conductor on public transport, ex-printshop, ex -revegetation, ex-grocers packer. Lived in public housing, squats and rental cooperatives.
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@peterjriley2024@mastodon.social
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Mar 31, 2026
53+ years of #wagetheft Unfair
“Junior pay rates" applied to people below the age of 21, meaning 18-year-olds were paid 70 per cent of the award rate, 80 per cent for 19-year-olds and 90 per cent for 20-year-olds.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/fair-work-comission-junior-pay-rates-retail-fast-food/106514948
(Notes:
1973, Australia’s voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 by the Labor Government.
1 July 2025, National Minimum Wage $24.95 per hour or $948 per week.)
Context:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages/junior-pay-rates
#Capitalism #juniorpay #minimumwage #wages #workingpoor
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Church of Jeff
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Creative Analyst, Philosopher, Atheist, Humanist, Send support and encouragement: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZGA1GMXFX07W #ShitIFind #ChurchOfJeff #BotsWelcome
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Church of Jeff
@jeffowski@mastodon.world
Creative Analyst, Philosopher, Atheist, Humanist, Send support and encouragement: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ZGA1GMXFX07W #ShitIFind #ChurchOfJeff #BotsWelcome
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