Unions launch legal challenge to weekend penalty rates changes

People line up to order at a fast food restaurant in Brisbane

People line up to order at a fast food restaurant in Brisbane Source: AAP

Workers aren't giving up the fight against cuts to penalty rates, launching a legal challenge (5 July) in Melbourne's Federal Court. Hospitality Union 'United Voice' mounted the appeal to keep workers' penalty rates for Sundays and public holidays unchanged, after the first round of cuts came into effect last weekend.



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