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Reply #15 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:27am
 
juliar wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:26am:
A bit of a change from the gloom and doom BlackDays's GetUp! inspired union ranting.

Here there is a very clear division between the WELFARE haves and the WELFARE have nots and who pays for the WELFARE.

When are the Lefties on WELFARE going to complain that they are being under paid ?




In Australia, class divisions are not simple
ANNA PATTY Last updated 14:18, January 9 2018

https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/w/s/a/k/image.related.Stuff...
Class differences in America help explain US President Donald Trump’s victory and the Democrats’ failure to connect with blue collar workers

In Australia, "class cluelessness" is not a problem of the white working class, it is a problem of the professional managerial class, says University of NSW social policy researcher Ian Watson.

"They do not understand the extent to which their alignment with the owners of capital and their divorce from any other agenda has left them vulnerable to antagonism from the population who know they are being left behind," Watson says.

He has been studying class differences in Australia and his work echoes many ideas in the best-selling book by American Democratic Party activist and lawyer Joan Williams about the white working class.

Divisions within the working class in Britain and America have also emerged in Australia, but are more likely to be fuelled by stagnant wages growth, according to Watson.

READ MORE:
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He says the traditional working class is increasingly frustrated with not having had real growth in their wages for decades.

"To some extent that is moderated in Australia because we have a large lump in the middle who have had reasonable income growth and live in comfortable houses, the "McMansions", but they are heavily indebted."

Watson says a feeling that neo-liberalism has hurt the traditional working class in Australia is an issue confronting both parties and the Labor Party in particular. Labor is also confronting Jeremy Corbyn's success in the UK.

Watson notes the gutting of the TAFE (technical and further education) system, which once helped the manual working class get better jobs as a significant sign that both sides of politics have neglected the traditional working class. The loss of manufacturing jobs has created an antagonism in the traditional working class to free trade and laissez fair economics.

"You'll find strong protectionist sentiments amongst those groups, still a strong attachment to traditional collectivist value, even though they may not be in trade unions anymore," he says.


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“Wage theft is rampant in hospitality. I’d like to see appropriate penalties for businesses who do the wrong thing she said.

“The stories everywhere on wage theft, be it small be it large, it’s so widely spread that it does give a sense that when there are businesses paying proper penalty rates, paying proper entitlements, superannuation, it does feel like that is the exception not the rule. "
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Reply #16 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:53am
 
Lisa Jones wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:23am:
aquascoot wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:17am:
whiteknight wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 5:56am:
Wage theft ‘rampant’ in hospitality industry   Sad
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January 9, 2018


THE tourism and hospitality industries need to improve their image as an employer if they want to attract more talented candiates, the staff union says.

United Voice acting branch secretary Jess Sanders said insecure work, wage theft and downward pressure on wages combined to make the industry less attractive to young workers than it should be — one of the reasons it was sometimes hard to find staff.   Sad



Ms Sanders said she would like to see better education for young workers on their correct entitlements and how to pursue them given that “businesses paying proper wages being the rule not the exception”.   Shocked


“Wage theft is rampant in hospitality. I’d like to see appropriate penalties for businesses who do the wrong thing she said.

“The stories everywhere on wage theft, be it small be it large, it’s so widely spread that it does give a sense that when there are businesses paying proper penalty rates, paying proper entitlements, superannuation, it does feel like that is the exception not the rule. 

“And there isn’t a lot of education on what your entitlements are and how to access assistance if you’re not being paid properly.”



The union has recently created a website — ratemyboss.com.au — to allow workers to rate employers for their adherence to workplace laws, which may be rolled out in Tasmania.

“The Victorian version is going well so far. It’s a trial at the moment and they’ve had a huge uptake of employees wanting to participate in it,” Ms Sanders said.

“Just a quick glance over the website is pretty interesting, honestly given reviews. There are five-star employers as well. So it’s not just about uncovering issues in the sector but also supporting employers that do do the right thing.”


a "talented candidate " will be working much harder on themselves then on their job.

they will be gaining valuable experience and developing a work ethic.
they will be studying the workplace and seeking out creative ways to add value
they will be eager to assume more responsibility form the boss and will want him to delegate things to them.
they will be learning how the BAS system works, the nuances of running a small business.
they will be eager to deal with the suppliers and create a personal ecosystem of contacts in the industry
they will be studying on line at home.


soon, they will have become invaluable to the business.

now they will ask for a raise and recieve a raise.
if they dont they will be in a position to start their own business and out perform the previous business.

this is the model for how a market operates.
and another word for the market is "reality".


punk ass bitch whining and complaining and sooking to the union will not help you move up in the world.
i would counsel against it


How do YOUR horses 🐴 work stuff like this out?


horses are a hobby.
i have a couple of businesses that pay for the horses Wink.
but horses teach focus, commitment , patience and emotional control.
factors like these are crucial to success in business.

and when you start working with horses you must accept that you are a fool and that being a fool is part of the journey to mastery.
same in business.
you must be very happy to "do it badly" at first.

americans get this much more then australians.

australians see a failure in business as something shameful.

no

its "par for the course".

its like falling off a horse when you are learning.

it doesnt mean you should stop.
it just means its hard.

and you should be happy its hard, because most people wont do it.

and , nowadays, the level of complaining, sooking and self pity is so out of control, that if you can rid yourself of these destructive behaviours, you have no idea how fast you can climb.

this is how the world is constructed.
when your "cup runneth over"
when you already are taking all your opportunities, more and more and more opportunities will open up for you. Wink
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Reply #17 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:57am
 
See the gecko troll is back on the childish copy and Xing out drongo act.

The paw sowl hasn't got a clue about the topic but just wants to get noticed. Must be feeling ignored.
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Reply #18 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:59am
 
juliar wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:57am:
See the gecko troll is back on the childish copy and Xing out drongo act.

The paw sowl hasn't got a clue about the topic but just wants to get noticed. Must be feeling ignored.


“Wage theft is rampant in hospitality. I’d like to see appropriate penalties for businesses who do the wrong thing she said.

“The stories everywhere on wage theft, be it small be it large, it’s so widely spread that it does give a sense that when there are businesses paying proper penalty rates, paying proper entitlements, superannuation, it does feel like that is the exception not the rule."


Unions are doing their bit.

The government needs to do more.

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Reply #19 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:03am
 
The gecko troll is off and running with his dumb copy and Xing out drongo silly lefty thingy. Must be feeling really ignored and wants lots of attention.
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Reply #20 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:04am
 
greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:59am:
juliar wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:57am:
See the gecko troll is back on the childish copy and Xing out drongo act.

The paw sowl hasn't got a clue about the topic but just wants to get noticed. Must be feeling ignored.


“Wage theft is rampant in hospitality. I’d like to see appropriate penalties for businesses who do the wrong thing she said.

“The stories everywhere on wage theft, be it small be it large, it’s so widely spread that it does give a sense that when there are businesses paying proper penalty rates, paying proper entitlements, superannuation, it does feel like that is the exception not the rule."


Unions are doing their bit.

The government needs to do more.





the "individual" is the sticking point.
governments and unions arent your mummy.
you arent a 5 yo.
you need, at some stage in life, to "stand on your own two feet"
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Reply #21 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:06am
 
juliar wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:03am:
The gecko troll is off and running with his dumb copy and Xing out drongo silly lefty thingy. Must be feeling really ignored and wants lots of attention.


Ignore The Troll.
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Reply #22 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:08am
 
aquascoot wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:04am:
greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:59am:
juliar wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:57am:
See the gecko troll is back on the childish copy and Xing out drongo act.

The paw sowl hasn't got a clue about the topic but just wants to get noticed. Must be feeling ignored.


“Wage theft is rampant in hospitality. I’d like to see appropriate penalties for businesses who do the wrong thing she said.

“The stories everywhere on wage theft, be it small be it large, it’s so widely spread that it does give a sense that when there are businesses paying proper penalty rates, paying proper entitlements, superannuation, it does feel like that is the exception not the rule."


Unions are doing their bit.

The government needs to do more.





the "individual" is the sticking point.
governments and unions arent your mummy.
you arent a 5 yo.
you need, at some stage in life, to "stand on your own two feet"


So, using your "logic" (Jesus, I'm being very generous this morning), should we do away with our police force?

After all, all they do is enforce the law.

That's what we're talking about here: employers breaking the law.

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Reply #23 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:11am
 
Despite BlackDay's gloom and doom and unions stealing wages from employers to send them bankrupt so the Chinese can come in and buy up their bankrupt businesses the Australian economy is booming as the ASX takes off.

Mal has got Australia up and running with the turbo switched on for a stellar run up to and win at the election!!!!

When will the Lefties on WELFARE start complaining they are being under paid ?

And the gecko troll is ready to do his silly dumb copy and Xing out drongo thing. Can't contribute so that's all he's got to try to get noticed.




ASX seen higher as Wall St bulls break into run
by Timothy Moore Jan 15 2018 at 5:36 AM Updated Jan 15 2018 at 5:36 AM

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US stocks rose to records as retail sales sparked optimism in the economy and JPMorgan Chase signalled tax cuts will bolster profits. The S&P 500 has advanced more than 4 per cent this month. Mark Lennihan

Australian shares are poised to start the week higher, ahead of a key jobs report, as bulls run ever harder on Wall Street.

ASX futures rose 31 points or 0.5 per cent, which would help go a long way to recoup last week's losses. The local dollar has retaken the US79¢ mark as the greenback retreated even though inflation accelerated faster than expected in the US last month, bolstering the Federal Reserve's plan to continue to lift interest rates.

It's been a slow start on the data front here so far this year but that's about to change with December's employment print on Thursday.

"Australia's labour market had a stellar run in 2017 and the December employment data will continue this trend," wrote Moody's Analytics economist Katrina Ell.  "Trend employment growth is running at 3.1 per cent year over year, comfortably above the 20-year average of 1.9 per cent and mainly driven by full-time positions.

"Forward indicators suggest ongoing labour market tightening in the early months of 2018, albeit at a slightly softer pace," Ms Ell also wrote in a weekend comment. "This should deliver modest improvement in stubbornly soft income growth by mid-2018, unlocking consumption from its tepid performance."




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Reply #24 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:11am
 
greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:08am:
aquascoot wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:04am:
greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:59am:
juliar wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:57am:
See the gecko troll is back on the childish copy and Xing out drongo act.

The paw sowl hasn't got a clue about the topic but just wants to get noticed. Must be feeling ignored.


“Wage theft is rampant in hospitality. I’d like to see appropriate penalties for businesses who do the wrong thing she said.

“The stories everywhere on wage theft, be it small be it large, it’s so widely spread that it does give a sense that when there are businesses paying proper penalty rates, paying proper entitlements, superannuation, it does feel like that is the exception not the rule."


Unions are doing their bit.

The government needs to do more.





the "individual" is the sticking point.
governments and unions arent your mummy.
you arent a 5 yo.
you need, at some stage in life, to "stand on your own two feet"


So, using your "logic" (Jesus, I'm being very generous this morning), should we do away with our police force?

After all, all they do is enforce the law.

That's what we're talking about here: employers breaking the law.




the "law" as it operates in the workplace is simple.


if you want more money, become more valuable  Smiley
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Reply #25 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:14am
 
aquascoot wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:11am:
greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:08am:
aquascoot wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:04am:
greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:59am:
juliar wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 10:57am:
See the gecko troll is back on the childish copy and Xing out drongo act.

The paw sowl hasn't got a clue about the topic but just wants to get noticed. Must be feeling ignored.


“Wage theft is rampant in hospitality. I’d like to see appropriate penalties for businesses who do the wrong thing she said.

“The stories everywhere on wage theft, be it small be it large, it’s so widely spread that it does give a sense that when there are businesses paying proper penalty rates, paying proper entitlements, superannuation, it does feel like that is the exception not the rule."


Unions are doing their bit.

The government needs to do more.





the "individual" is the sticking point.
governments and unions arent your mummy.
you arent a 5 yo.
you need, at some stage in life, to "stand on your own two feet"


So, using your "logic" (Jesus, I'm being very generous this morning), should we do away with our police force?

After all, all they do is enforce the law.

That's what we're talking about here: employers breaking the law.




the "law" as it operates in the workplace is simple.


if you want more money, become more valuable  Smiley


Once again, you're not concentrating.

Nobody is asking for more money.

They're simply asking for the law to be obeyed.

Are you now going to add wage theft to the list of crimes you condone?
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Reply #26 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:16am
 
The gecko troll is tying his paw self in knots trying to sound intelligent.

Aqua be gentle on the paw sowl as he is just trying to get noticed.
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Reply #27 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:24am
 
juliar wrote on Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:16am:
The gecko troll is tying his paw self in knots trying to sound intelligent.

Aqua be gentle on the paw sowl as he is just trying to get noticed.


Nobody is asking for more money.

They're simply asking for the law to be obeyed.
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Reply #28 - Jan 15th, 2018 at 11:25am
 
The gecko troll is still totally confused and doing his silly dumb copy and Xing out drongo thingy.

Gosh the gloom and doom of BlackDay is catching on in the unions who have decided to BAN casual employment!!!!!

There can be no doubt that the Chinese are paying the unions to force Australian businesses to go bankrupt and close so the Chinese can come in and buy up their bankrupt businesses and then employ ONLY Chinese workers!!!!!!

This is just what they are trying to do to the fruit picking - send the growers bankrupt so China can buy up their farms.




Australian Council of Trade Unions launches cynical campaign against casual employment
By Oscar Grenfell 4 January 2018

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), the national union umbrella organisation, has said it will campaign in 2018 for changes to industrial legislation, with the purported aim of reversing the dramatic growth of casual employment.


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This campaign, announced last month, forms part of a broader strategy, initiated by ACTU secretary Sally McManus, to present the unions as opponents of social inequality, corporate tax cuts and mounting poverty.

Confronted by rising social and class tensions, the ACTU’s posturing is aimed at channeling the widespread disaffection among workers and young people back behind the unions and the Labor Party, of which McManus is a prominent member. It is also an attempt to head-off a deepening crisis of the unions, whose membership in the private sector is estimated to have fallen to a record low of 10 percent of the workforce.

Announcing the campaign, McManus cited official figures indicating that at least 2.5 million workers are employed on a casual basis, without the rights or entitlements of permanent workers. She declared that the unions were seeking to include a definition of casual employment in the Fair Work Australia industrial legislation that would entitle casuals who work regular full-time shifts to gain permanency.

The ACTU campaign is an exercise in utter hypocrisy. McManus was silent on the fact that the last Labor government introduced the draconian Fair Work Australia regime, with the full support of the unions.

The Fair Work laws ban virtually all industrial action outside proscribed “enterprise bargaining” periods, and include numerous mechanisms that major companies have exploited to slash jobs and wages, and erode conditions, including through the expansion of casual employment.

The Fair Work legislation is the continuation of a three-and-a-half decade offensive against the social rights of the working class, spearheaded by successive Labor governments and the trade unions.

The dramatic increase in casual employment began under the federal Labor governments of Bob Hawke and Paul Keating, in office from 1983 to 1996.

In those years, Labor and the unions took their nationalist and pro-capitalist program to its logical conclusion. Amid the rise of globally-mobile capital, they dispensed with seeking limited reforms, and became the chief proponents of ensuring that their “own” national industries remained “internationally competitive,” through the continuous lowering of real wages and working conditions.

The Hawke and Keating governments, and the ACTU, struck a series of pro-business Accords with the major corporations, aimed at dismantling national economic regulations. These resulted in not just dramatic falls in wages and conditions, but also the destruction of entire sections of industry considered insufficiently profitable by the wealthiest shareholders. Hundreds of thousands of full-time jobs were destroyed, including in major industries such as car manufacturing, steel production, telecommunications and mining.

The job cuts went hand in hand with a dramatic increase in part-time, casual and precarious work.

The Keating government, with the full collaboration of the ACTU and all its affiliates, also introduced the “enterprise bargaining” system in the early 1990s, under which agreements are signed by the unions and the employers at individual workplaces. This was aimed at atomising workers, and creating the conditions for regressive company-union deals.

According to modelling by academic Barbara Pocock, casual employment grew by 4.7 percent under Hawke and 5.3 percent under Keating. Casual work as a proportion of total employment grew from a relatively static 13 percent before 1983, to over 22 percent in 1996, when Labor was ousted from office. The increase continued under John Howard’s Liberal-National Coalition government, and the Labor governments of Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard, reaching 25 percent by 2011.

Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data, the statistics likely understate the shift to “precarious” work, because they do not include illegal “cash in hand” employment, which is not reported to the authorities.


Read the rest of this corrupt Commo union insanity here

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/01/04/actu-j04.html
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"The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), the national union umbrella organisation, has said it will campaign in 2018 for changes to industrial legislation, with the purported aim of reversing the dramatic growth of casual employment."

Excellent news    Smiley
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