Episodes

19 Aug 2015
The last few weeks have been sizzling with industrial disputes, strikes and workers' struggles right across Australia. We will be discussing the struggle and the outcome of the MLDC warehouse workers strike in Laverton and hearing from Bob Carnegie, the Queenlsand state secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia, about the continuous fight of the union members against Hutchinson Ports in Sydney and Brisbane.
Bob Carnegie
Former Canberra Raider player and CFMEU official John Lomax is cheered on by supporters. Picture: Kym Smith
12 Aug 2015
MUA workers at Brisbane & Sydney Ports fired by Hutchinson; the unemployed under new dracoian rules; CFMEU organiser arrested for doing his job; penalty rates under threat.
Annie McLoughlin with Owen Bennett, Dave Noonan, David McElrae
5 Aug 2015
Workplace justice stories and union news
Rupert Evans, Colin Long
29 Jul 2015
Discussing the fight for dignity and fair treatment of hospitality workers with Kahlani Pyrah (United Voice, Socialist Alternative) and her case against the corporate management of Grilld. Also, talking about the latest developments in the cooperative sector with Rick Duke from the Fleurieu Poultry Assoication cooperative in South Australia, and discussing the progress of EarthWorker with Mark Tyler!
Kahlani Pyrah, Rick Duke, Mark Tyler
22 Jul 2015
A talk with a long-time revolutionary socialist and trade unionist, Bob Carnegie, recently elected as state secretary of the Queensland branch of the Maritime Union of Australia. We will discuss the current issues facing maritime workers, the ongoing Caltex dispute and the need for a collective struggle against the insecure work and casualisation. We will also have a chat with Liz Turner, the community organiser of the National Union of Workers, about the need for a united community and union response to the rise of fascism and far-right extremism in light of Reclaim Australia Rallies!
Bob Carnegie and Liz turner
15 Jul 2015
Alexander Spirit crew refuse to budge after Caltex say they will be replaced in Singapore; Anthony Albanese talks about the latest Government attacks on cabotage; Kate Mitchell from Southern Cross University tells how NTEU influenced the no vote by general staff to insulting EBA offer.
Annie McLoughlin Glenn Thompson, Kevin Bracken, Anthony Albanese, Kate Mitchell
8 Jul 2015
Unionism in Timor Leste
Elena McMaster with Almerio Vila Nova
1 Jul 2015
Abbot Government policies are gutting labour standards in Australia with temporary work visas & 'Free Trade Deals' removing the basis for quality jobs.
Annie McLoughlin with Senator Janet Rice, Kiven Bracken,Dave Oliver, & Dr Angela Knox
24 Jun 2015
The campaign for the rights of cleaners has been gaining momentum, with the recent 24-hour strike of the workers in Federal Parliament, and a rally and march organised by the United Voice in Melbourne. Meanwhile, the Australian Unemployed Workers’ Union has been gearing for the campaign against further unemployment and welfare cuts. In Ireland, the ongoing dispute between the retail workers at Dunnes and Mandate Trade Union highlights the workers’ struggle for collective bargaining in the country. Interviews with Owen Bennet (Australian Unemployed Union), Dave Gibney (Mandate Trade Union, Ireland)
Owen Bennett (Australian Unemployed Union), Dave Gibney (Mandate Trade Union, Right2Water)
Melbourne call for Justice for Cleaners Rally photo Liz Ross 2015-6-15
17 Jun 2015
Cleaners call for protection of penalties & the SDA Coles deal that gave below award rates to members.
Annie McLoughlin with members of United Voice, Paul Conway & Josh Callinan