Restaurant workers are ready to lodge a claim for better wages.

The Fair Pay Agreement bill comes into effect today, and unions are saying they already have enough signatures to demand an FPA for hospo workers.

It means any negotiated pay and working conditions will apply to all employers in the industry.

Restuarant Association President Mike Egan told Kate Hawkesby it's been a long time coming.

He says members have been working hard to offer greater pay and more incentives for people to come and work as there's still a worker shortage everywhere.

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Restaurant workers are ready to lodge a claim for better wages.
The Fair Pay Agreement bill comes into effect today, and unions are saying they already have enough signatures to demand an FPA for hospo workers.
It means any negotiated pay and working conditions will apply to all employers in the industry.
Restuarant Association President Mike Egan told Kate Hawkesby it's been a long time coming.
He says members have been working hard to offer greater pay and more incentives for people to come and work as there's still a worker shortage everywhere.
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