Single photo highlights everything that is wrong with Australia - but is the backlash fair enough?
Daily MailA group of Australian construction workers has sparked public anger by appearing to do little more than watch another tradie work while they stand around being paid. Aussies are frustrated at road workers 'standing around' while they get paid high wages 'There are safety issues that people who don't have that kind of job don't know about,' one wrote. The controversial photo follows revelations that construction workers, including on-site traffic controllers, are among the highest-paid roles in Victoria. The pay deal struck by the powerful Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union applies to stop-and-go sign holders on Victoria's 'Big Build' projects, which former premier Dan Andrews spearheaded. Traffic controllers on Victoria's Big Build road and rail projects are earning $200K salaries under pay deals struck by the CFMEU An entry-level construction worker or traffic controller aligned with the CFMEU on a Big Build project would earn $206,000 a year if they worked 56-hour weeks for 48 weeks of the year.
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Outrage over eye-watering wages for traffic controllers in Australia - as CFMEU defends the high pay
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