Working Life
2022: Together, we made history
December 16, 2022
If nothing else, 2022 has shown us the power of collective action can extend far beyond the workplace, into all aspects of our everyday lives.
Employees at Twitter say enough is enough
December 2, 2022
After one short month, half of Twitter’s global workforce has been cut, with many former employees claiming they received almost no warning. Those who remained were promptly told to commit to working “hardcore” – provoking a #SleepWhereYouWork mentality – with a caveat that those who don’t will be shown the door.
Band-aids, football, and the gender pay gap. Here’s the news you might’ve missed this month.
November 28, 2022
It’s been a whirlwind of a month. We’ve rounded up some of the big stories affecting workers across the country and the world.
There’d Be No FIFA World Cup Without Workers
November 27, 2022
Since Qatar was awarded the right to host the World Cup, over 6500 migrant workers – human beings held in indentured labour – have died.
Collective action on a global scale
November 25, 2022
While day-to-day working life may differ vastly between union members across the globe, the bottom line is universal. Workers everywhere share the same fundamental concerns: job security, just conditions, a fair wage and social protection.
Will you go home on time today?
November 23, 2022
Have you ever counted how many hours of extra work you do with no pay?
How updated work laws will help Australians survive ‘greedflation’
November 18, 2022
Most of us would take 2,332 years to earn the same amount as the highest paid CEO. We may as well live on different planets.
Robbin’ People: Tales of a Bad Boss
November 4, 2022
Everyone has a bad boss story. Robyn Peeples is fictional but I could swear I’ve met him several iterations of him in various workplaces before.
What is ‘roster justice’ and why are we fighting for it?
Ever had to drop everything after your boss calls you asking if you can come into work on your day off? Perhaps you’ve had the opposite problem – finding out at the last minute that you won’t be getting enough shifts to pay your bills the following week.
Feel like you’re being watched at work? It’s not just the Halloween spooks.
October 31, 2022
Do you ever get the feeling someone is watching you? It’s not just because it’s the spookiest day of the year – it could be your employer.