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.
General Mills workers show the fight is worth it
July 1, 2021
Successful strike action taken by General Mills workers in Sydney has shown what is possible when workers stand united, writes Francis Leach.
Liberal victory lap over as workers’ pay the price for lockdown
June 28, 2021
Unions call for an immediate reinstatement of JobKeeper as workers pay the price for another lockdown, writes Francis Leach
The secret history of Christmas Island
June 27, 2021
Christmas Island is a tiny outpost of Australian territory in the Indian Ocean that has become known to most of us because of its role in Australia’s hardline policy on border protection and the incarceration of asylum seekers.
Australia’s forgotten people – the underemployed
June 25, 2021
Underemployment report shows employment figures aren’t reflecting the economic reality for millions of Australians, writes Francis Leach
Our superannuation system is the envy of the world – we must stop dismantling it
June 23, 2021
ACTU President Michele O’Neil spoke with On the Job about why resisting the Government’s plans to dismantle superannuation is so important.
Do you know your super balance? Here’s why you need to
June 22, 2021
With new super laws threatening retirement savings, staying on top of your super fund has never been more important, writes Francis Leach
ACTU President Michele O’Neil on Scott Morrison’s superannuation raid.
June 20, 2021
Will you have enough money saved when it comes time to buy that caravan and take off around Australia in retirement?
After the recent attack on worker’s superannuation savings by the Liberal Government, its getting harder and harder for most working Australians to say yes to that question.
Free trade isn’t fair trade when workers are sold short
June 17, 2021
A free trade agreement with the UK may leave workers vulnerable to exploitation, writes Francis Leach
How to prepare for our working future today
June 16, 2021
Ed Husic and Labor are preparing for tomorrow’s work today, and the steps we need to put in place as we come out of a pandemic
War on super hinges on Senate vote
June 15, 2021
Superannuation is under attack again as the ‘Your Future, Your Super’ legislation reaches the Senate, writes Francis Leach