Up to 45,000 council workers across NSW are set to gain pay rises over the next three years, just as the Berejiklian government attempts to install a pay freeze in the public sector.
The government was forced to turn to the state's workplace umpire this week after conservative crossbenchers joined Labor inLocal Government NSW president Linda Scott said the proposed deal for council staff was designed to help ensure they played their part in keeping money flowing through the economy, and saving jobs.
Cr Scott, who is a Labor member and City of Sydney councillor, said the proposed pay rise would be controversial in the wake of the government's move to freeze salaries of public servants.
they r lazy bunch They start early at 8 then at 9 they have morning tea At 12 lunch for 2hrs then finish work by 3 Easy life
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