Letters to the Editor

Updated July 12 2017 - 10:19pm, first published July 11 2017 - 8:43pm

Support the businesses that lead by example

ANGER: The vandalism at Lake Wendouree's much-loved playground inspired anger, disgust and a determination to rebuild. Picture: Kate Healy
ANGER: The vandalism at Lake Wendouree's much-loved playground inspired anger, disgust and a determination to rebuild. Picture: Kate Healy

I was pleased to read that the UFS Pharmacies Board and the Red Lion Hotel management had made the decision to continue to pay penalty rates to their employees. I applaud these Ballarat businesses for taking a principled stand and respecting the sacrifices their employees make to work outside "ordinary hours". Many people across the Ballarat region rely on penalty rates to make ends meet and will certainly be struggling as a result of the cuts to penalty rates. I hope that many other Ballarat employers will follow the lead of UFS and the Red Lion Hotel. I most certainly will be supporting the businesses that do.

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