Friday, March 12, 2010

Government, business back equal pay case


THE first equal pay test case under new workplace laws could deliver higher pay rates for more than 250,000 workers in the community sector, the nation's sex discrimination commissioner says.

The Australian Services Union will launch the case, targeting lower pay rates in the female-dominated community sector, with Fair Work Australia today.

The union argues that the lower wages should be brought into line with pay rates in male-dominated industries.

See full Article.