Our last report on the Questacon underpayment investigation established a range of systemic pay issues. Recent developments now reveal the true scope and scale of underpayment.
Click here to read our previous report on Questacon underpayments .
Designated hours staff that had incorrectly received flex-time instead of overtime payments are now set to receive individual back payments up to and exceeding $60,000.
These payments, though potentially life-changing, are not a windfall for their recipients. The payments reflect wages that were earned by workers, but systematically withheld until identified and campaigned for by union members.
Questacon management were dismissive of underpayment concerns raised by workers and reluctant to take action. Overcoming this attitude required the persistent effort of organised workers and ongoing support from the CPSU.
The process of identifying Questacon workers that are eligible for backpay continues, with hundreds already identified as impacted by payment issues. CPSU members will determine the next steps for this campaign.
CPSU victories are your victories. They belong to the workers who win them and to the workers that support them. Join the CPSU to support better outcomes in your workplace and workplaces around the country.
