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Wednesday 26 August 2020
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Frustration grows over ‘unrealistic’ wage Matt McCrorie Reporter
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Pak’nSave workers who are fighting for a living wage and additional sick days are unhappy with the
lack of bargaining by Pak’nSave Richmond owner Andrew Howard and say that the offers that they are getting are ‘unrealistic’ compared to the industry. After working throughout lockdown as essential workers, staff
from the Richmond Supermarket are lobbying for essential pay and a living wage. FIRST Union organiser Ross Lampert says that the offer was ‘predictably disappointing.’ “They did come up a little bit, but
it’s still not in the realm of reality,” Ross says. “Their offer is below what is really going on out there, with Countdown going up to a living wage – their offer is significantly below that.”
“It’s not realistic that workers at Pak‘nSave should be paid far less than workers at Countdown,” Ross says, especially when a Countdown supermarket is in
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Auction items now total $50,000 Jacqui Rawson The community behind Nelson College students are not letting uncertain times stop their generous giving for a significant cause - donating $50,000 worth of prizes. Nelson College students are organising a fundraising auction to help raise awareness of mental health issues. The Key to Life Charitable Trust, which seeks to effect a social change towards how people view youth suicide, will be the recipient. Its founder, comedian Mike King, will be the guest of honour on the night and has stated that all funds raised will remain, to be used, in
Trends Kitchens Nelson branch manager grant Macpherson, in one of many kitchens in their showroom, encourages the auction winner to come and discuss with his team the design and layout of their new kitchen. Photo: Jacqui Rawson.
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