All change that improves the lives of working people is hard won, and more often than not, it is Unions and workers who are at the forefront of the fight for change.

That was the case again last week in federal parliament, when the Albanese Labor government introduced its landmark Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave legislation.

For over a decade, Unions and advocates have been campaigning for this legislation which would see women and men who need to escape violent and abusive personal circumstances able to access paid leave in order to take action to protect themselves and their families.

People will no longer be forced to make the dreadful choice between seeking shelter, visiting a doctor or going to the police and losing hours at work and the income that they need. In these crucial days and moments when they need help, they can seek it without being penalised.

It is a change that will save lives.

On today's podcast, Francis speaks with two people who have worked tirelessly on behalf of their members for this watershed legislation, the first of its kind anywhere in the world.

Julia Angrisano is the National Secretary of the Financial Services Union (FSU).  Lisa Darmanin is the branch Secretary for Victoria and Tasmania for the Australian Services Union (ASU). They're our guests this week.

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*On the Job is made by Australian Unions.

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Call Australian Union Support Centre - 1300 486 466



About the hosts

Sally Rugg - @sallyrugg

Francis Leach, ACTU - @SaintFrankly

All change that improves the lives of working people is hard won, and more often than not, it is Unions and workers who are at the forefront of the fight for change.
That was the case again last week in federal parliament, when the Albanese Labor government introduced its landmark Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave legislation.
For over a decade, Unions and advocates have been campaigning for this legislation which would see women and men who need to escape violent and abusive personal circumstances able to access paid leave in order to take action to protect themselves and their families.
People will no longer be forced to make the dreadful choice between seeking shelter, visiting a doctor or going to the police and losing hours at work and the income that they need. In these crucial days and moments when they need help, they can seek it without being penalised.
It is a change that will save lives.
On today's podcast, Francis speaks with two people who have worked tirelessly on behalf of their members for this watershed legislation, the first of its kind anywhere in the world.
Julia Angrisano is the National Secretary of the Financial Services Union (FSU).  Lisa Darmanin is the branch Secretary for Victoria and Tasmania for the Australian Services Union (ASU). They're our guests this week.
_____________________________________________________________
* You can now email us with your comments, story ideas, tip-offs, flip offs, and questions - <a href="mailto:otjpodcast@protonmail.com">otjpodcast@protonmail.com</a>
 *On the Job is made by Australian Unions.
<a href="https://www.onthejobpodcast.com.au/">More about On The Job podcast</a>
 
Need help with working conditions?
Call <a href="https://actuonline.nationbuilder.com/">Australian Union Support Centre</a> - <a href="tel:1300486466">1300 486 466</a>
 
About the hosts
Sally Rugg - <a href="https://twitter.com/sallyrugg">@sallyrugg</a>
Francis Leach, ACTU - <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintFrankly">@SaintFrankly</a>

The way we work, how work is changing, how it used to be and what it might look like in the future.

It’s about who we work with, and who we work for.

It’s a discussion about the conditions in which we work and the demands of a job.

It’s talking about how it can be the best thing in our lives and also the worst.

Work can give us meaning and satisfaction, it can be the most challenging thing we’ve ever done and the most soul destroying days of our lives.

And that can all be in the same week!

Above all, we want to talk about work in a way that helps make work better for everyone
who listens.

Authorised by Sally McManus, Australian Council of Trade Unions, Melbourne.

The way we work, how work is changing, how it used to be and what it might look like in the future.
It&rsquo;s about who we work with, and who we work for.
It&rsquo;s a discussion about the conditions in which we work and the demands of a job.
It&rsquo;s talking about how it can be the best thing in our lives and also the worst.
Work can give us meaning and satisfaction, it can be the most challenging thing we&rsquo;ve ever done and the most soul destroying days of our lives.
And that can all be in the same week!
Above all, we want to talk about work in a way that helps make work better for everyone who listens. Authorised by Sally McManus, Australian Council of Trade Unions, Melbourne.

Dream Job, Cash gig, career move, a job for life or the job from hell.. On the job is a here to talk to you about your working life.

On The Job

The way we work, how work is changing, how it used to be and what it might look like in the future.

It’s about who we work with, and who we work for.

It’s a discussion about the conditions in which we work and the demands of a job.

It’s talking about how it can be the best thing in our lives and also the worst.

Work can give us meaning and satisfaction, it can be the most challenging thing we’ve ever done and the most soul destroying days of our lives.

And that can all be in the same week!

Above all, we want to talk about work in a way that helps make work better for everyone
who listens.

The way we work, how work is changing, how it used to be and what it might look like in the future.
It&rsquo;s about who we work with, and who we work for.
It&rsquo;s a discussion about the conditions in which we work and the demands of a job.
It&rsquo;s talking about how it can be the best thing in our lives and also the worst.
Work can give us meaning and satisfaction, it can be the most challenging thing we&rsquo;ve ever done and the most soul destroying days of our lives.
And that can all be in the same week!
Above all, we want to talk about work in a way that helps make work better for everyone who listens.

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