UNITE blasts no-wage job!
Today UNITE has uncovered a serious example of young worker exploitation. The following article was carried on the website of the Herald Sun and we have had coverage on all of the main TV news and radio.
More details will be posted as they come to hand. In the meantime if you are not being paid properly at work contact UNITE on 93281555.
From the Herald Sun June 18, By Annalise Walliker
A rip-off or a move to a cashless society? A Melbourne store wants students to work for free DVD hire instead of wages.
A sign in the window of Video Dogs in Carlton reads ‘’DVD’s for free? Well almost…'’ Staff at the store confirmed two hours work each night would be remunerated solely with free DVDs.
Anthony Main, secretary for union UNITE, said it was one of the worst examples of young worker exploitation he had ever seen.
“We were alerted to the sign yesterday and where we visited the store last night it was confirmed by a staff member there were no wages involved,'’ he said.
“What will be next, working at McDonald’s in exchange for Big Macs?'’
Mr Main said paying staff with goods and services rather than a minimum wage was illegal.
“We ask the local residents to think twice about where they are renting their DVDS from,'’ he said.
“Our message is, don’t to business with dogs.'’
The Workplace Ombudsman is investigating, and will release a statement later today.
The Herald Sun is seeking comment from the store’s manager
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23883028-661,00.html