Aussie Childcare Workers Demand 25 Percent Wage Increase

Aussie Childcare Workers Demand 25 Percent Wage Increase
Children are seen at an early childhood centre in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 30, 2020. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
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Frustrated childcare workers who say they are overworked and underpaid are calling for an immediate 25 percent wage rise to help fix problems of high turnover in the industry.

Experts say low pay, sub-par working conditions and inadequate government funding have led to staffing shortages across the sector as childcare centres struggle to keep up with growing demand.

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