Posted to The Age (10/1/2012) on 10/1/2012 at 10:51 AM
Commenting on "Out of the frying pan: penalty rates under fire from celebrity chef"
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The labour and industrial relation systems must be revamped if Australia is to survive for long haul. Pay rates must be deregulated, where there is one and only one minimum wage set for all industries, including senior and CEO positions.
This may sound like exploitation of cheap labour at first glance, but on the contrary only the good, willing and genuine workers will get the job. A job is a commodity, and it is up to the job seeker to bid for the job through a combination of pay rate and negotiation skill. If consumers go for cheap imports or online bidding / purchasing for goods of certain quality, why can’t the employers do the same?
Once an employee has proven their ability and effective contribution, it is unlikely for an employer to go for someone cheaper of unknown quality.
There are people who want to work weekend or nightshift due to other commitment, and are prepared to accept normal rate. There are good workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of theirs, are prepared to take on jobs at any rate in order to keep up with the mortgage payment and put food on the table. Being employed is a privilege as well as a right.
Commenting on "Out of the frying pan: penalty rates under fire from celebrity chef"
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/restaurants-and-bars/out-of-the-frying-pan-penalty-rates-under-fire-from-celebrity-chef-20120109-1prx3.html
The labour and industrial relation systems must be revamped if Australia is to survive for long haul. Pay rates must be deregulated, where there is one and only one minimum wage set for all industries, including senior and CEO positions.
This may sound like exploitation of cheap labour at first glance, but on the contrary only the good, willing and genuine workers will get the job. A job is a commodity, and it is up to the job seeker to bid for the job through a combination of pay rate and negotiation skill. If consumers go for cheap imports or online bidding / purchasing for goods of certain quality, why can’t the employers do the same?
Once an employee has proven their ability and effective contribution, it is unlikely for an employer to go for someone cheaper of unknown quality.
There are people who want to work weekend or nightshift due to other commitment, and are prepared to accept normal rate. There are good workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of theirs, are prepared to take on jobs at any rate in order to keep up with the mortgage payment and put food on the table. Being employed is a privilege as well as a right.
