Rn Drive - Separate Stories Podcast

Australia's peak body for unions says workers can not afford to be left behind as employer groups lobby for a four month delay to pay rises. In its submission to the Fair Work Commission, the Federal Government argued workers earning the minimum wage should get a pay rise of five-point-one per cent, to keep in line with inflation. The Australian Council of Trade Unions is demanding a five point five percent increase. Guest: Sally McManus, ACTU Secretary