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.

How your Super savings are shaping the economy

June 26, 2022

Australia’s industry super funds have become one of the country’s biggest and most powerful forces in determining investment decisions and the shape and nature of our economy.

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Union calls for review of Australia’s failing energy market

June 23, 2022

As many Australians workers feel the cold bite of winter, they’re struggling to understand why they might be facing blackouts and power cuts while trying to stay warm. 

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A wage rise is great but what happens now?

June 20, 2022

“Many workers have been traumatised by their pandemic experiences. Finally, there is now hope for them that they’ve been recognised for the contribution that they’ve made to this country.”

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Politics not as usual with Lech Blaine

June 19, 2022

In the short few weeks since the election of the Albanese Labor government, Australia feels.

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 Who are the “forgotten Australians”? 

June 17, 2022

When politicians pull out the term “forgotten Australians” what are the chances that they’re referring to you?

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Unions win pay rise but it’s just the start for wage justice

June 16, 2022

The FWC has decided to increase wages for a quarter of Australian workers – 5.2 per cent for those on the minimum wage and 4.6 per cent or $40 per week for those reliant on award wages, whichever is higher.

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Crunch time is here for workers at Australian universities

June 14, 2022

University of Sydney staff have taken strike action over the universities’ addiction to casualised work, endemic wage theft, overblown class sizes and workload blow outs.

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What ‘Forgotten Australians’?

June 13, 2022

It hasn’t taken long for the defeated Liberal Party to give their tired old jukebox of classic Tory hits a swift kick to get it playing a familiar tune.

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“Emboldened by the possibilities”: unionised workers organise to face billionaire bosses

June 9, 2022

Is the social contract in trouble? Yes according to Dartmouth College Emeritus Professor of Sociology…

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Wage rises: Business groups tell workers tough luck

June 9, 2022

Rather than offering pay rises to attract workers, employer groups want to lock in a real wage cut. It seems there’s never a time for a pay rise according to the bosses and their lobbyists.

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