On The Job

‘On the Job’ is a podcast all about making your work life better.

Join hosts Francis Leach and Sally Rugg as they chat 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 is 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.

So, clock on to “On the Job” and subscribe.

Richard Denniss and The Profit Crisis

November 27, 2022

Australian workers are finding that what money they do earn is no longer anywhere near enough to pay the bills.

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Richard Denniss and The Profit Crisis.

Australian workers are finding that what money they do earn is no longer anywhere near enough to pay the bills.

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Tassie workers demand a fair pay rise

November 23, 2022

Tasmanian workers earn on average $200 a week less than their counterparts on the mainland. That equates to a $10,000 year hole in Tasmanian pay packets.

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Workers and The World Cup

November 20, 2022

As the FIFA World Cup gets underway in Qatar this week, the plight of migrant workers who have built the stadiums that are hosting the games will dissolve into the background for many people.

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Paid Parental Leave and doin’ it for the kids

November 13, 2022

The recent budget handed down by Labor treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered a huge win for families all across Australia with the extension of Paid Parental Leave to 26 weeks, and more affordable early childhood education and care.

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Aged care pay rise a big win but there’s more to do

November 9, 2022

Despite 10 years of indifference and neglect from Liberal governments, union members in aged care have carried on tirelessly campaigning for decent wages and secure jobs in their sector, driven by their commitment to each other and those they care for.

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The Weekend: proudly brought to be, by unions…

November 6, 2022

How as your weekend? I hope it was cracking good fun!

Did you know that not too long ago the idea of ‘the weekend’ didn’t exist? Two days off in succession for workers to enjoy leisure time was unthinkable for generations of workers.

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The Weekend – proudly brought to be, by Unions..

How as your weekend? I hope it was cracking good fun!

Did you know that not too long ago the idea of ‘the weekend’ didn’t exist? Two days off in succession for workers to enjoy leisure time was unthinkable for generations of workers.

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Media workers tell the ABC it’s time for change

November 2, 2022

“It’s really clear that the people who work at the ABC care deeply about it, and they want it to run properly. They want the ABC to be doing everything it’s supposed to be doing for the Australian public.”

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Michele O’Neil: A budget full of union wins

October 30, 2022

Last Tuesday night, treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the first Labor budget in nine years.

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