On The Job
‘On the Job’ was a podcast all about making your work life better.
Hosts chatted to people from all walks of life about all things work. From the tough realities of the gig economy to the politics of wearing double denim on a causal Friday (please don’t) – nothing was off-limits.
Whether you’re trying to land your dream job, survive a job from hell or chase that mythical work/life balance you keep hearing about – On the Job is here to make your job, well… less work.
Omincron sh*tstorm, work & you
January 16, 2022
As 2022 begins it feels like we’re back at square one with the COVID19 pandemic as the Omicron variant causes havoc across huge parts of Australia.
History Nerd Out – When Nelson Mandela came to Melbourne
January 9, 2022
On the 11th of February, 1990, Nelson Mandela, the leader of South Africa’s outlawed resistance movement, the African National Congress (ANC) was released from prison after 27 years of incarceration.
History nerd out – Who was Zelda D’Aprano?
January 2, 2022
One day in 1969, a working woman by the name of Zelda D’Aprano took her lunch break, and proceeded to chain herself to the front door of a busy building in Melbourne’s CBD in a protest that caused a sensation.
History Nerd out – Is Scott Morrison Australia’s worst PM ever?
December 26, 2021
In the first of our summer series on Union and labour history, our historical oracle, Dr.
Goodbye 2021 with ACTU President Michele O’Neil
December 19, 2021
After another tough year where working people have faced down the challenges presented by the COVID19 pandemic, Francis and Sally sit down with the President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), Michele O’Neil.
The story of the Ludlow Massacre
December 12, 2021
The experience of workers and unions is often written out of our histories.
2021 – another year that showed Union values matter
December 9, 2021
Well, that’s another year that can get in the bin!
Why teachers in NSW are striking today
December 6, 2021
Alice Leung is devoted to her job as a science teacher at a school in Sydney’s inner west.
James Button on identity politics, class and the left.
December 5, 2021
As Australia heads toward another federal election, progressive politics is marshalling its forces to rid itself of the chaotic and decrepit Morrison government.
Ending the labour-hire racket
December 2, 2021
There are some things that are easy to understand. Like the simple principle that you if two people are doing the same job they should get the same pay.