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Workers protest outside Harvey Norman stores as retailer purportedly backs freezing minimum wages – NEWS.com.au
Workers protest outside Harvey Norman stores as retailer purportedly backs freezing minimum wages
Angry workers have rallied outside Harvey Norman stores to protest the retailer purportedly opposing minimum wage increases as it holds on to JobKeeper benefits despite soaring profits.Sources say the employees rose up on Friday because the retailer had made a submission to the Fair Work Commission arguing in favour of freezing minimum wages ahead of this year’s determination.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions has taken aim at the company, saying its most recent half-year net profit of $462m…
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