The recent announcement by the Fair Work Commission to increase award wages and the national minimum wage by 3% was much needed. ECT welcome this increase as an attempt to show appreciation to this valued sector.
The increase will apply only to those educators receiving their pay rates from the national minimum wage, a modern award or in some cases a registered agreement. Educators who currently receive above minimum wage pay will not officially qualify for the increase unless there is an arrangement with the employer to pass on these increases even for above award wages.
The increase, which came into effect on the 1 July 2019, is definitely one that Educators should take as a small victory that should be celebrated. At ECT we understand how important Educators are and are delighted that their important work remains acknowledged.
The increase was effective from the 1 July 2019 which means Educators should see the increase from the first full pay period that starts on or after 1 July 2019.
To understand more about the increase, please review this document.
Best,
Sam Rosenberg
Director
Early Childhood Training
