Trade unions

• THE NEWS WRAP: Retailers expect sluggish Christmas period

  Thursday, 02 December 2010 | by Oliver Milman

  Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan is set to unveil plans to create a so-called ‘fifth pillar’ in the banking industry to aid competition in the sector. Read More

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• Higher wages spell higher interest rates: AIG

  Friday, 26 November 2010 | by Michelle Hammond

  Higher wages across multiple sectors could drive up interest rates and hurt employers, according to the Australian Industry Group. Read More

  Read More: Australian Industry Group , aviation , interest rates , pay rates , retail and trade , trade unions , transport

• NEWS WRAP: Swan attacks CBA for rate hike

  Wednesday, 03 November 2010

  Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has savaged the Commonwealth Bank for a “cynical cash grab” after the bank raised mortgage rates by close to double yeste... Read More

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• ACTU pushing for permanent employment after 12 months

  Tuesday, 02 November 2010 | by Michelle Hammond

  A push by the Australian Council of Trade Unions to transfer casual workers to permanent employment could hinder start-ups’ ability to employ staff, p... Read More

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