Junior wage changes to Retail, Fast Food and Pharmacy Awards
The article announces upcoming changes to junior pay rates in the Retail, Fast Food and Pharmacy Awards. It gives no detail on the new rates, the start dates or who is affected.
What are the junior wage changes to the Retail, Fast Food and Pharmacy Awards?
These awards cover retail, fast food and pharmacy rather than construction trades. Plumbers, electricians and builders are unlikely to be affected directly, unless they run a retail-style side business or employ juniors in those sectors.
Key takeaways
- Junior pay rates are changing in the Retail, Fast Food and Pharmacy Awards.
- The article gives no specific rates, dates or percentages.
- The changes apply to retail, fast food and pharmacy, not construction trades awards.
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