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  1. £200 a month pay rise lands.

    Most of it disappears into a bigger lifestyle by Christmas.

    Set up a standing order the day it hits instead, before you get used to seeing it there.

    Invested at 5% a year for 25 years, that £200/mo grows to about £119,000.

    #Payrise #Investing #UKPersonalFinance

  2. Australia lifts minimum wage by 4.75% as inflation reaccelerates

    By Renju Jose and Stella Qiu SYDNEY, June 2 (Reuters) – Australia’s independent wage-setting body on Tuesday said…
    #Economy #australia #business #FairWorkCommission #inflationarypressures #MinimumWage #payrise #ReserveBankofAustralia
    europesays.com/3033664/

  3. Do any industries/jobs actually exist where true hard work and competence earns you a pay rise? Or if you said you were going to quit to a higher paying job, you would be offered more money to stay?
    #jobs #payrise

  4. europesays.com/ie/371818/ Men feel more comfortable asking for pay rise and expect to earn €11,000 more than women – The Journal #Business #Éire #IE #Ireland #IrishJobs #JobMarket #PayRise

  5. Aldi announces double wage increase for UK store staff in 2026

    📰 Original title: Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year

    🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
    👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

    View full AI summary: killbait.com/en/aldi-announces

    #business #aldi #payrise #supermarket

  6. Aldi announces double wage increase for UK store staff in 2026

    📰 Original title: Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year

    🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
    👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

    View full AI summary: killbait.com/posts/post/7bd39a

    #business #aldi #payrise #supermarket

  7. Queensland mayors and councillors to get pay rises between 3.25 and 4.5 per cent next financial year

    Queensland mayors and councillors outside of Brisbane have been awarded pay rises worth thousands of dollars that will…
    #NewsBeep #News #Business #AU #Australia #councillors #jonraven #LocalGovernment #localgovernmentremunerationcommission #Mayors #payrise #rosannanatoli #tomtate
    newsbeep.com/au/359226/

  8. Welsh Government hands GPs £41m pay boost after threat of dispute

    The deal, struck between ministers, NHS Wales and the General Practitioners Committee (GPC) Wales, includes a 4% uplift to the general medical services contract in 2025‑26 — in line with independent DDRB recommendations — and a guaranteed 5.8% recurrent funding uplift from 2026‑27.

    Health Secretary Jeremy Miles said the package “demonstrates our unwavering commitment to general practice in Wales,” adding:

    “The 4% pay uplift ensures fair recognition for GPs and practice staff who work tirelessly to deliver care for communities across our country.”

    What’s in the deal

    The settlement delivers £37.9m in fresh investment, backed up by £4m re‑deployed from capacity funding, to shore up surgeries for 2025‑26. Alongside the pay rise, there’s a 1.77% uplift for expenses to help practices cope with spiralling costs, and a recurrent £20m injection to stabilise services and prepare for reform.

    The partnership premium is also being boosted to keep experienced GPs in the system and make partnerships more attractive — a move aimed at securing continuity of care for patients. And in a significant step, the government has promised the first full review in more than 20 years of the allocation formula for the General Medical Services contract, raising hopes that funding will finally reflect the realities of today’s communities.

    Hard‑won agreement

    But the deal didn’t come easily. Doctors had warned they were prepared to enter a formal contract dispute and even ballot for collective action if ministers failed to meet their demands.

    Dr Gareth Oelmann, chair of the BMA’s GP committee in Wales, said:

    “This settlement provides much‑needed stability for practices and recognises the tireless work of GPs and their teams. But it comes against a backdrop of years of underinvestment, and we will continue to press for a fairer share of NHS funding for general practice.”

    Committee members unanimously backed the final package, describing it as a stabilising step that gives practices the certainty they need to plan ahead. The profession, however, made clear that trust has been strained by years of underfunding — and that the promised review of the allocation formula will be a crucial test of whether funding really reflects the needs of today’s communities.

    Wider concerns

    Critics warn the funding boost doesn’t undo a decade of decline. The BMA has pointed out that the share of NHS Wales spending on general practice has dropped from 8.7% to just 6% since 2005 — a slide described as “like turning a supertanker.” Only last year, almost 99% of Welsh GPs rejected a government contract offer, underlining how fragile confidence remains.

    Miles insisted the multi‑year deal will allow practices to invest in transformation and deliver more care closer to home. Working groups are also being set up to improve access standards and tackle diabetes prevention, with GPs actively involved in shaping new service models.

    Related stories from Swansea Bay News

    New contract to improve GP access and abolish 8am scramble for appointments
    Health Minister announces £12m extra investment to end the morning rush for GP slots.

    £700K support to expand primary care medical training in West Wales
    Welsh Government backs Swansea University initiative to train the next generation of GPs.

    Welsh Government to invest nearly £25m in new NHS scanners
    New PET‑CT technology aims to cut waiting times and boost diagnostic capacity across Wales.

    £25m boost for digital services across Welsh NHS
    Funding package to modernise NHS systems and improve patient access to care.

    NHS bursary extended in Wales
    Support scheme for nurses, midwives and healthcare students extended to strengthen the workforce pipeline.

    #BMA #BritishMedicalAssociation #doctor #doctorSPay #doctorsSurgery #GeneralPractitioner #GeneralPractitionersCommittee #GP #GPPay #GPC #JeremyMilesMS #payRise #WelshGovernment

  9. Huge pay bump for ABC news director Justin Stevens revealed after scandal-ridden year for broadcaster

    ABC news director Justin Stevens has been rewarded with a $110,000 pay rise despite multiple scandals gripping the…
    #NewsBeep #News #TV #ABC #AU #Australia #Entertainment #JustinStevens #Newsdirector #payrise #Report
    newsbeep.com/au/259445/

  10. Queensland teachers reject state government pay offer

    Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) members have voted against a proposed pay rise that would see teachers earn more…
    #NewsBeep #News #Headlines #AU #Australia #Education #governmentgovtqldqueensland #payoffer #payrise #qtu #teachers #union
    newsbeep.com/219760/

  11. Senedd Members set for £9,000 pay rise in two years as lowest‑paid staff face cuts

    The Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd has confirmed that MSs’ pay will rise in line with the Welsh Average Earnings Index. With last year’s index at around 6%, this would mean a further £4,500 increase on top of the £4,300 rise awarded in 2025.

    It means backbench MSs’ salaries will have climbed by nearly £9,000 in just two years – a 12% increase – reaching around £80,900.

    The First Minister’s total package will rise to more than £167,000, while senior ministers will earn over £119,000 and the Llywydd (Presiding Officer) around £125,000.

    At the same time, the Board has confirmed that the top of the lowest Senedd staff pay band will be cut by almost £1,300 to £32,414. Unions including Unite and PCS, along with Plaid Cymru, have condemned the move, warning it will hit women and disabled staff hardest.

    The year‑long review that led to the changes cost more than £115,000 in consultancy fees.

    Pay rises in the Senedd vs pay disputes on the streets

    The timing of the announcement has fuelled anger, coming as workers across Wales continue to take industrial action over pay:

    • NHS Wales staff: Nurses and other health workers remain in dispute, with unions warning of further strikes if talks stall. Many Band 5 nurses earn around £28,000–£34,000 – less than half an MS’s salary.
    • University staff: Lecturers and support staff at Welsh universities are staging rolling strikes over pay and conditions.
    • Rail workers: Train drivers at CrossCountry, whose services run through South Wales, are striking in October over pay and rostering.
    • Civil servants: PCS members in Wales continue targeted action over below‑inflation settlements.

    Salary comparison: Senedd vs key jobs in Wales (2025/26)

    RoleApprox. Annual Salary (2025/26)BasisFirst Minister (Senedd)£167,081Basic MS salary + £90,701 allowanceGP (salaried, Wales)£99,000Midpoint of DDRB recommended rangeHeadteacher (Wales)£95,000Midpoint of leadership pay scaleBackbench Senedd Member£80,900Projected April 2026 (12% rise over 2 years)Teacher (experienced classroom)£49,000Midpoint of M6–UPS scaleNurse (Band 5–6 NHS Wales)£39,400Midpoint of Band 5–6 rangeBus driver (Wales)£29,500Average salary (ONS/Unite data)Care worker (Wales)£27,000Average salary (ONS data)Supermarket worker (retail assistant)£23,000Average salary (ONS/retail sector)Hairdresser (Wales)£19,700Average salary (ONS)

    #FirstMinisterPay #pay #payRise #politiciansPay #politiciansPayRise #politics #salary #Senedd #SeneddPayRise #WelshGovernment

  12. Snowy 2.0 tunnelling workers accept 8.5 per cent wage increase, improved travel conditions

    Tunnel workers on the multi-billion-dollar Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project have accepted a pay deal that will see…
    #NewsBeep #News #Business #AU #Australia #australianworkersunion #futuregenerationjointventure #KosciuszkoNationalPark #payrise #schydro #snowy2.0 #snowyhydro #tonycallinan #webuild
    newsbeep.com/au/132111/

  13. #uk #nhs #nurses #hospitals #britain #healthservice #payrise #wages #doctors #nationalhealthservice
    Just a reminder to anyone in the UK government who may happen to come across this. Pay the nurses and doctors anything they want.
    When we need them, they’re there. Unlike the politicians who permanently seem to let us down.

  14. > Hi guys! I’m a technical Data Analyst in a well established Fortune 500 company, in my job I usually work with databases to build queries and prepare reports for our users. In the past 2 years my team and I had a tremendous impact in the business with several successful key projects, and we received very positive feedback from the management during our yearly review. We are talking about an impressive performance that it’s very unlikely to be repeated again in the future, a mix of luck, great decisions and technical efforts as a team.
    >
    > I was expecting a substantial raise but my manager, who have been promoted recently and it’s the first time she’s doing this, told me that the salary caps are defined by our Headquarter’s HQ by looking at the average salaries for our roles. My salary is already high based on these statistics. There is only room for a 0.5% increase, which I approved, because it’s better than nothing, but left me with a bittersweet aftertaste. My manager felt sorry and promised that for the next year she’ll fight for more.

    pca.st/episode/045ac2bd-5e8b-4

    #SoftskillsEngineering #Softskills #Engineering #PayRise

  15. Mid afternoon thoughts on #appreciation:

    I once read a quote which said, “you should stop doing things when they are #expected rather than appreciated.” And, while I don’t think it applies to every situation 100%, I do think it’s a good guide.

    The most common complaint I hear from people about their #work (whether that’s paid, volunteer or domestic) is that they don’t feel appreciated - by their bosses, colleagues or partners.

    In most instances, a little appreciation goes a long way. A #ThankYou or an #acknowledgment don’t take the place of a #PayRise, a #bonus or #SharingTheWorkload but they do mean a better work environment for everyone.

    People who feel #UnderValued often also feel #resentful and that adds to #ToxicWorkEnvironments.

    None of us are perfect but we can all try to show the people in our lives the appreciation they deserve and hopefully some of that comes back to us as well.

  16. Sending out employee feedback surveys on the week we're told our payrises will be bugger all this year?
    This should go well.
    #PayRise #BadIdea

  17. Boss has just said he has a meeting on Friday where pay rises will be set. And the max anyone can expect is 1.5%.
    Have explained that means I'll be 98.5% on Seek next week then.
    #Inflation #PayRise @JobSeeking #seek

  18. Consider supporting if you're a #Roblox developer! By supporting, you'll be potentially increasing earnings for small indie plugin developers which only take 18% of earnings when exchanging to USD or another real currency (70% otherwise).

    devforum.roblox.com/t/add-a-pa

    #gamedev #RobloxDev #RobloxDevForum #RobloxStudio #game #gaming #plugins #extensions #payrise

  19. @BobM

    #NHS: More will be spent on agency nurses than giving #NHS nurses and doctors the pay rise they deserve.

    #Strikes #PayRise #Strikes

  20. Striking workers from a homelessness charity beat their tight-fisted bosses - Canary
    #StrikesWork
    #Shelter
    #PayRise
    #Unite

    Shelter workers just beat their bosses and won the kind of substantial pay-rise we need to see across all sectors

    thecanary.co/uk/analysis/2023/

  21. Uniqlo to raise Japan staff wages by up to 40% amid cost of living crisis | The Independent
    #Uniqlo
    #PayRise
    #Inflation
    #Japan
    #CostOfLivingCrisis

    Consumer inflation has increased almost 4%, highest since 1981

    independent.co.uk/asia/japan/u

  22. Quote of the day from James O'Brien "It's not a battle of wits as one of us is unarmed." when talking to a caller attempting to justify no pay rise for nurses. It's at the end of this clip: lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/jam

    #nurse #payrise #strike #obrien

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