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.
A change in government would mean a pay increase for millions of workers
May 12, 2022
At a time when rampant price increases are decimating family budgets, the ACTU proposed increase is necessary for workers to make ends meet. Not that Morrison gives a stuff.
Workers stand tall to clip Qantas wings
May 9, 2022
“There were some tragic stories. Many of us faced a financial crisis. They just threw us on the scrapheap with very little notice,” said the former Qantas employee.
When Francis met Sally, again!
May 8, 2022
In between their bouts of COVID, various travel and work commitments, and the time/space continuum being utterly shredded by the madness of modern living, Francis and Sally haven’t been together on the pod for a while.
Interest rates rise worsens Morrison’s cost of living crisis
May 4, 2022
Another rise in the cost of living is the last thing Australian workers need, but it is exactly what the Morrison government has delivered.
Minimum pay on Australian farms another union win
May 2, 2022
For the first time, workers on Australia farm are guaranteed a minimum rate of pay for all workers who were until now paid “piece rates.”
The big lie about good government
May 1, 2022
How much government is too much government?
If the neo-liberal politicians and commentariat had their way, Australia would be shrinking its government footprint even at a time in our history where massive crisis like climate change and the COVID19 pandemic has shown that there is a major role for strong, effective, and substantial government action.
Morrison goes missing on worker safety
April 28, 2022
It’s an appalling reality that a worker is killed on the job once every two days in this country. That is one of the shocking findings of a new ACTU report into the work, health and safety failings that have occurred under the Morrison Government.
Aged care workers ready to save the sector through industrial action
April 26, 2022
“This is absolutely about our priorities as a country. Older Australians are the ones who built this country who came before us and who made life a little bit easier for us. We should be making life a bit easier for them.”
Sally McManus on why this election maters.
April 25, 2022
As 2022 Federal Election campaign gathers steam, it’s clear that there is plenty on the line for workers.
Sally McManus on why this election matters.
April 25, 2022
As 2022 Federal Election campaign gathers steam, it’s clear that there is plenty on the line for workers.