Working Life
The end of JobKeeper…. and those left behind
April 2, 2021
This time last year, Australian Unions fought for, and won, JobKeeper. This week, the Morrison Government has taken it away, with no plans for a replacement, writes Chloe Ward.
Meet Mark: an imbalance of power
March 17, 2021
Imagine getting laid-off over Christmas, abandoned by your employer, left with nothing while the bills stack up.
It’s a nightmare scenario, but for Mark and 300 of his colleagues, it was all too real.
Meet the workers facing the worst of the Morrison Government’s IR Bill
March 12, 2021
You’ve heard a lot from me about the dangers of the Morrison Government’s IR Omnibus Bill. That’s because it’s important. It will entrench casualisation, undermine wages and conditions, and stall Australia’s recovery from the Covid-19 recession.
Meet Sherree: one cut from poverty
March 10, 2021
One shift can make all the difference for aged care worker Sherree Clarke. But in the midst of a pandemic, she actually saw fewer of them.
5 ways to support women co-workers every day
March 8, 2021
International Women’s Day is here again – a day to celebrate the achievements of women and a call to action in the ongoing fight for gender equality.
A day is great, but it got us thinking. What can we be doing to support women in our workplaces all year round? So, we’ve put together a list of 5 ways you can start making a difference.
Families like mine deserve to have confidence in aged care
March 4, 2021
Like many who have seen Australia’s aged care system up close, I wasn’t surprised by the Royal Commission into Aged Care’s damning conclusions.
Meet Rylee: the need for job security
March 1, 2021
Job security. That’s all Rylee Miller is asking for. She just wants to know her job is safe and permanent.
Sexual harassment: Australian workers deserve much, much better
February 26, 2021
In the past two weeks, we have seen Scott Morrison and his ministers do everything they can to avoid scrutiny, and accountability, for their botched response to Brittany Higgins’ accusation of rape against a former Liberal Party colleague.
There could not be a greater contrast with Higgins’ courage, determination, and clarity.
It may have changed, but Morrison’s IR bill is still a threat to workers
February 19, 2021
The Morrison Government’s backdown on one of the most dangerous parts of its industrial relations bill is a step in the right direction for workers—but this fight is far from over.
Cutting JobSeeker: a national shame, an international embarrassment
February 12, 2021
It’s true Australia has done better than most countries when it comes to responding to the coronavirus crisis. But as we emerge from this pandemic, we’re at serious risk of slipping behind on one key measure.