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Ports and unions criticise Shapps’ plan for law on seafarers’ minimum wage

Legislation announced in Queen’s Speech in response to P&O Ferries’ sacking of 800 crew

The Guardian - UK

Labor leader Anthony Albanese backs minimum wage increase in line with inflation

In an unusual move, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese endorses a 5.1 per cent increase to the minimum wage as inflation skyrockets.

ABC News

Election 2022: Anthony Albanese backs 5.1% minimum wage rise to keep pace with inflation

Labor leader says he ‘absolutely’ supports increase, after earlier declining to commit to figure pushed by unions

The Guardian - AU

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Labor will announce new measures to close gender pay gap in election campaign’s final fortnight

Tanya Plibersek says party would look at introducing superannnuation on paid parental leave ‘when we can afford to’

The Guardian - AU

Disabled Forest Hall woman 'petrified for future' due to care staff shortage over 'low pay'

Mary Laver is reliant on 24/7 help and is demanding her 'amazing' carers get more than the minimum wage to look after her

Chronicle Live

ACTU urges Morrison to discipline wage panel member over ‘extraordinary’ public comments

Mark Wooden reportedly said Labor was playing ‘political games’ by saying it would lift wages

The Guardian - AU

Hawaii Legislature passes bill raising minimum wage to $18

Hawaii lawmakers have passed legislation that would hike the state’s minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2028, potentially the highest in the nation

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Private sector opposes wage hike

A proposal by labour advocacy groups to increase the daily minimum wage to 492 baht is drawing stiff opposition from entrepreneurs who fear the hike in a volatile economy will deal a blow to businesses.

Bangkok Post

Explainer: Inside the case for a minimum wage hike

Thai workers are feeling the pinch from months of higher living expenses, leading them to take to the streets on Labour Day to demand a 45% increase in the daily minimum wage.

Bangkok Post

Minimum wage increase and other changes introduced in France on 1 May

The minimum wage and several social benefits in France have been increased to keep up with rising inflation. The price of gas, having been capped by the government, remains unchanged.

Radio France Internationale

FTI wary of wage increase

The Federation of Thai Industries is opposing a proposal to increase the daily minimum wage to 492 baht, fearing that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be severely impacted.

Bangkok Post

Kenyan president hikes country's minimum wage by 12%

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said on Sunday his government would hike the country's minimum wage by 12% immediately to help workers cope with a surge in consumer prices, driven in part by the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Govt, labour leaders deadlocked over minimum wage amid May Day march

Labour unions and the government remain locked in negotiations over the new minimum wage as workers parade on Labour Day to press their demand for a higher flat rate across the country.

Bangkok Post

Nigerian workers struggle as cost of living outstrips incomes

Food inflation in Nigeria increased by 15% during the 11 months from April 2021 to March 2022, adding pressure on the cost of living for salary earners whose incomes have not risen for close to three years.

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Bangkok Post

Argy-bargy on wages

Being paid 340 baht a day, according to Suthichai Pongpinijkul, 26, is not a sufficient wage to live on.

Bangkok Post

Employers oppose minimum wage rise

Employers on Friday raised objections to a proposed increase in minimum daily wages to a flat rate of 492 baht, saying the move could jeopardise the nation's economic recovery.

Glasgow Live

Martin Lewis says 500,000 workers may be underpaid and due money - here is how to check

According to financial guru Martin Lewis, as many as 500,000 in the UK who are on the minimum wage may be due money from their employers as a result of being underpaid

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis' warning to 500,000 people on minimum wage in UK

The MoneySavingExpert founder believes people are actually being paid less than they should

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Stressed WA renters seeking charity help

Anglicare WA's latest rental affordability snapshot identifies fewer than 50 properties that are affordable to West Australian minimum wage earners.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: private schools had ‘extra $10bn funding’, 1.6% of rentals affordable on minimum wage, Putin warns west of retaliation

Thursday: Public schools underfunded by at least $6.5bn a year while non-government schools received transitional funding, report shows. Plus: Emmanuel Macron dodges bag of tomatoes in Paris

Daily Record

Martin Lewis says up to half a million people might be underpaid - and here's how to check

Under law, minimum wage employees should see a pay rise every April.

Daily Mirror

Care workers should get £10.50 legal minimum wage, bombshell report says

A government-commissioned report said ministers should introduce a new fully funded minimum wage for workers providing publicly-funded social care, at a higher rate than the National Living Wage

The Guardian - AU

‘Housing in Australia is broken’: only 1.6% of private rentals are affordable for those on minimum wage

Anglicare’s annual snapshot calls for 50% rise in rent assistance payments, more social housing and changes to tax system

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis warns half a million workers on minimum wage are being underpaid

The Money Saving Expert founder has issued a guide to help employees check they are being paid properly

The Independent UK

P&O Ferries: A timeline of everything that’s gone wrong for the company since 17 March

From firings to failed inspections, MP bashings to boycotts – here’s a timeline of the weekly PR nightmares that have plagued the brand since it fired 800 staff

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