The Latest Breaking News from Minimum Wage

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 · May 10, 2022

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 · May 10, 2022

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 · May 8, 2022

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 · May 3, 2022

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 · May 2, 2022

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 · May 1, 2022

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 · May 1, 2022

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 · May 1, 2022

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.

The Conversation · May 1, 2022

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 · May 1, 2022