Workers Power

The lock-on laws

29 October 2019

This week we are joined by Alexis Pink from The Pineapple Rebellion to explain the process of its creation, what it does, and to clear up some misconceptions.
We also have further updates on Deebing Creek and other worker's actions around the country.

Songs played
Kate Tempest - Europe Is Lost
Lexicon - Shame
A.B. Original - 2 Black 2 Strong
Hard-Ons - It Seems Like I've Spent Every Penny That I've Earnt Today
WAAX - Same Same

Update on Deebing Creek and report back on the rally for the right to protest

22 October 2019

As workers rallied in Brisbane against Qld Labor's Summary Offences and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 we were at 4ZZZ bringing you the world famous The Workers Hour.
Not only did we discuss the Bill and subsequent rally but were joined by Jaxom to report back on the rally that was organised by Action Ready.
We gave an update on Deebing Creek and announced the Scallywag of the Week. We have a real doozy this week.

Songs played
Last Quokka - Nazi Scum
Dispossessed - Warpath Never Ended
The Parameters - Pig City
Midnight Oil - Read About It
The Chats - Smoko
HEXDEBT - Loops

The battle is over, but the war continues. Outcome of the O-I glass strike.

15 October 2019

We are joined this week by Gary Rogers, and organiser for the ETU who has been involved in the O-I glass strike that has raged on for the past 15 weeks, finally coming to and end last Friday. Gary will fill us in on the outcome of the strike and join us as we cover the workers action going on this week in Australia and around the world.

Songs played
Midnight Oil - Blue Sky Mine
Kerrianne Cox - Woman Got No History
Flangipanis - Piss In Your Beer
FriendlyFire - Unhinge and Rebel
Flatfoot 56 - Toil
Sunscreen - High Over Love

Worker Action Special

8 October 2019

We have no guest this week but plenty of workers action happening.
Some great news out of Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy. We also discuss action from RTBU, Australian Musicians Alliance, AMWU, CFMEU, RAFFWU, MUA, The Services Union, Together, AMIEU, and the ETU.
All this plus The Workers Hour's famous Scallywag of the week is announced.

Songs played
The Molotovs - Class Enemy
Birdz - Nations
Redgum - Killing Floor
Flangipanis - Getting By
Flangipanis - In The Bin

Organising Transport Workers

1 October 2019

This week, we have guest co-host, Kleon Toffetti whilst Feargal is on holidays. We also have Peter Biagini from Transport Workers Union in the studio to chat about Transport Workers action and what is involved in organising the transport industry.

We also have updates and news from: Deebing Creek, MEAA, AMWU, RAFFWU, and ETU, plus our Scallywag of the Week.

The IWW is putting on a panel discussion about the history of the IWW in Australia at the East Brisbane Bowls Club on the 27th of October. Find out more here.

Songs played
Billy Bragg - There Is Power in a Union
Thelma Plum - Better in Blak
Cold Chisel - Shipping Steel
The Chats - Identity Theft
WAAX - FU

The Services Union and portable long service leave

24 September 2019

Today on the show we were joined by The Services Union's lead organiser for social and community services workers, Justine Moran. Justine filled us in on the campaign to get portable long service leave, as well as some of the issues confronting social and community service workers in the industry.

First up though we give updates on first nations workers' actions happening across the country, in particular, the Djab Wurrung Heritage Protection Embassy, as well as the campaign to Save Deebing Creek Mission - who are holding a working bee this weekend, head on out there if you are free!

We also hear of workers actions around the country, and reveal this week's scallywag of the week!
And of course, a massive shoutout to striking O-I Glass workers of the ETU Queensland & NT, now into their 11th week on strike! Support the strike here.
And if you are eligible to join The Services Union, then head on over to their website and join your union!

Songs played
When Our Turn Comes - Climate Strike
B-Town Warriors - People of the red sunset
Dolly Parton - 9 to 5
Some Jerks - A million girls
Weezer - Island in the sun

The Workers Boom 2: Electric Boogaloo

17 September 2019

This week, we once again fill in for Cam and Roo on Echo Boom to bring you a 3 hour episode of Workers Boom 2: Electric Boogaloo.

We speak to United Voice Lead organiser Linda and Delegate Kirsty to talk about some of the issues facing Early Childhood Educators as well as the efforts being by the union to organise and fight for better pay and conditions - The Big Steps Campaign.

In the second half of the show, we discuss United Voice's endorsement and decision to actively partake in the climate strike this coming Friday, as well as why it is a union issue, and something that all workers need to act upon.

Lastly we have a suprise visit from ETU rank and file member and O-I Glass striker Jesse, who joins us as we read out this weeks workers actions, and reveal our scallywag of the week - ENCO Seventeen Mile Rocks manager, Steven James!

Songs played
Faith No More - We Care A Lot
DRMNGNOW - Australia does not exist
Black Sabbath - War Pigs
The Bennie's - My Bike
WAAX - FU
Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning
A. Swayze & the Ghosts - Connect to Consume
Rage Against The Machine - Take The Power Back
Start Together - Az Nem Várhat
Redgum - Raggin'
The Interrupters - Take Back The Power
VOIID - D.W.n.T
DZ Deathrays - Snake
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