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Working conditions in rural Qld

By: anne_elk (Registered ) on 18-10-2007 04:25

When I was 21 I worked as a waitress for (off memory) $20 per hour on Saturdays - time and a half. 
 
On Sundays and public holidays it was tripple time. 
(pre-children) I didn't mind working Christmas Day, and us "good reliable workers" always had a nice little (extra cash) bonus to take home. 
 
I am now 47 year old. I have had a bit of experience in many fields. 
 
I now get $15 per hour no matter what the day. 
I work a damn sight harder than i did when i was 21 (and very healthy). In three out of my last 4 casual positions, if I had mentioned joining a union, i would have been fired immediately (for some other reason). 
 
Union membership is not encouraged by anyone out here. 
 
Bring back the good ole days... :-(

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