The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association is pushing for employees aged 18 to 21 to be paid adult wages.

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Bernie Smith, spokesperson for the SDA, told 6PR Breakfast hosts Millsy and Karl that in certain industries, workers aged 18 to 21 are receiving 30% less than the full adult rate of pay, irrespective of their experience.

“We are looking for adults to be paid adult wages, simple as that,” he said.

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