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.

With over 40,000 jobs already gone, how can we save our university sector?

September 14, 2021

With one in five jobs lost across the sector, urgent help is needed to save Australia’s universities, writes Francis Leach

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Nurses get on with their jobs in extreme covid circumstances

September 12, 2021

“The real trauma will come once it’s all over” – Nurse Shaye Candish, Assistant General Secretary of the New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA).

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Women’s safety – it’s all talk and no action from Scott Morrison

September 10, 2021

From Respect@Work legislation to the Women’s Summit, Morrison is all talk and no action when it comes to women’s safety, writes Francis Leach

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Rort Nation – why it’s on us to fight for change

September 6, 2021

As the Morrison Government defends big business’ $30 billion rort of JobKeeper, it’s up to working people to take a stand, writes Francis Leach.

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Meet the cleaners on COVID’s frontline

September 5, 2021

Vaccinations are Australia’s pathway out of lockdowns – Australianunions.

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Why are we waiting on early education and childcare?

September 2, 2021

Amidst the tumult of the COVID19 crisis, Australian families were given a glimpse of what a transformation to their lives – universal and affordable early childhood education – could bring.

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Vital transport workers take a stand for secure work

August 30, 2021

Australians have never been more dependent on the hard work and diligence of transport workers, writes Francis Leach

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Closing the Gender Pay Gap

August 29, 2021

Women’s economic security is an issue that has been drawn into sharp focus during the COVID19 pandemic.

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ASU vaccination campaign shows the power of unions

August 27, 2021

The power of unions has been on display as ASU members rally to help diability workers reach vaccination targets, writes Francis Leach

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Why you need to worry about Australia’s latest trade deal

August 23, 2021

Parliament is getting set to ratify the RCEP trade deal, but at what cost to human rights, writes Francis Leach

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