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.

Our mental health matters: how can we protect it at work?

October 8, 2021

With workplace mental health risks on the rise, Fracis Leach asks ACTU Assistant Secretary Liam O’Brien how workers can protect themselves.

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On the frontline: Healthcare workers share their COVID stories

October 5, 2021

Healthcare workers share their stories of working on COVID-19 frontline as our hospitals fight to keep on top of the wave of infections.

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Hot, hard and dangerous – work in the age of climate change.

October 3, 2021

As the COP26 climate change talks in Glasgow loom up, Australia is on a collision course with the rest of the world.

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Exploitation Nation – how Australia’s farms are exploiting migrant workers

September 30, 2021

A new visa arrangement for farmworkers threatens to further exploiit workers in the agriculture sector, writes Francis Leach

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On the frontline: a paramedic shares his experience of the pandemic

September 27, 2021

A paramedic shares what it’s like working on the frontline of a pandemic, and how the support of his coworkers and union are getting him through.

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We need to talk about Melbourne….

September 26, 2021

Events on the streets of Melbourne last week shocked everyone.

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Unions – that’s not us. This is.

September 22, 2021

Unions are about coming together to build fairer and safer future for all, not the ugly scenes witnessed in Melbourne this week, writes Francis Leach

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We’ve got your back – how unions rallied for the City of Shepparton

September 21, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the city of Shepparton in late August, unions rallied to help a community in need, writes Francis Leach

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We cross Pod with The Week On Wednesday!

September 19, 2021

That’s right, this week we’re going all hybrid on you.

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Aged Care Workers face staff shortages as vaccine mandate

September 17, 2021

The aged care system faces uncertainty as the deadline for mandatory vaccination of aged care workers expires today, writes Francis Leach.

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