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ACTU seeks $28-a-week increase - double what employers support

The ACTU is seeking a $28-a-week pay rise for award-dependent workers up to the benchmark tradesperson's rate and 4.2% above that, in its submission to the 2011 minimum wages review, lodged with Fair Work Australia today.

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