Podcasts about hospo voice

This week on Stick Together two new hosts join the program: James Brennan spoke with hospitality worker Mercedes Zanker about recent changes to the membership model of Hospo Voice, a youth-targeted subsidiary of the United Workers Union. Afterwards, Jackson McInerney interviews Renuka (name withheld), who has been casually employed to roll out the vaccine in aged care. 

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha & Leo CrnogorčevićNewsreportsDiscussion on the NSW COVID-19 outbreak with a criticism of comments made by Health Minister Brad Hazzard who suggests NSW may be forced to live with COVID which as a consequence led to threats by WA premier that they will keep the border with NSW permanently closed unless NSW gets the COVID pandemic under control, Leo commented on how the disproportionate policing of the south-west suburbs in NSW in the current outbreak context is deliberately scapegoating working class people and a way for the government to escape responsibility for their handling of the pandemic.News updates from Green Left Big support shown for library workers' pay and conditions campaign and a report-back on a community action last weekend to save a outdoor pool in Fawkner from being shut-down.Interviews and DiscussionsInterview with Ian-Ellis Jones a member of Socialist Alliance and regular writer on Cuba for Green Left about current political developments in Cuba focusing on the impacts of the trade embargo, how they've responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, the development of their COVID vaccine and US-Cuba foreign relations following the election of Joe Biden in the United States. You can listen to the individual interview here.Interview with Grace Dowling a hospitality worker and member of Hospo Voice about Hospo Voices recent decision to introduce a new tiered membership system in which members pay different fees to access different services which Grace argues is a terrible decision by the union and is a affront to union values around solidarity and how rank & file activists within Hospo Voice are campaigning against the decision and is part of a group of activists who have initiated a open letter around the issue which can be read here. You can listen to the individual interview here.Interview with assistant secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia (Vic) David Ball about the on-going dispute with Svitzer a multinational marine corporation that has reportedly made threats to sack workers, backflipped on agreements and is making more than 30-claims against the workforce which seeks to slash the conditions of employment, in response workers on the site with MUA (Vic) are organising protected industrial action for 12-hours on Friday, 9 July. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

Last week, Federal Parliament once again found itself embroiled in allegations of sexual assault. Brittany Higgins's brave and heart-breaking revelations about the abuse she suffered at work as a parliamentary staffer has again shone a light on the issue of sexual violence, abuse of power, and the lack of care and protection that so many women face in workplaces everywhere. In today's episode, Francis and Sally tackle the issue head-on. We'll hear the real-life experiences of several women who tell their stories about sexual harassment at work. Warning - some of the details revealed may be difficult listening for some listeners. They are joined by Professor Catharine Lumby, one of Australia's leading thinkers on the issue of gender equality, power, respectful relationships, and cultural change within communities and institutions. Grace Dowling is an activist with the hospitality union Hospo Voice, and she will talk to Francis and Sally about their grassroots campaign to make workplaces safer for women in the industry.If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual abuse or family violence contact: National Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Counselling Service 24-hour helpline 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 24-hour Emergency Accommodation helpline on 1800 800 588 Safe At Home helpline on 1800 633 937 SHE (free and confidential counseling and support) on 6278 9090 Sexual Assault Support Services on 6231 1811, or after hours 6231 1817 Family Violence Crisis and Support Service on 1800 608 122 Bravehearts – Sexual Assault Support for Children on 1800 BRAVE 1 Don't go it alone. Please reach out for help by contacting Lifeline on 13 11 14 Men who have anger, relationship, or parenting issues, should contact the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or the Don’t Become That Man helpline on 1300 243 413 More about On The Job podcast Need help with working conditions? Call Australian Union Support Centre - 1300 486 466Support the show: https://www.onthejobpodcast.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we give an update on the sacred trees on Djab Wurrung country and then hear about the launch of Hospo Voice's new app called mobilise. 

Dirty Linen continues investigating representation in the hospitality industry by talking to James Consiglio, one of the founders of Hospo Voice, which is now part of United Workers Union. Hospitality workers have traditionally not been unionised. Why, in a time of declining unionisation generally, is membership in this union increasing? What are they fighting for, is it reasonable and is it working?https://www.hospovoice.org.auFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Danihttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Deep In The Weeds on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=enFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/

On this episode of Radio Stingray, we’re discussing wage theft, focusing on the nature of it and the various ways in which it influences a number of industries within the Australian workforce.   On today's show we are joined by Tim Nelthorpe, from the National Union of Workers, Victoria (NUW), and Activist with Hospo Voice, James Anthony Conciglio. While Tim is focused on the fair treatment of horticulture workers and James is a Chef and activist in the hospitality industry, both individuals share a common purpose in providing their industries’ workers with the resources and education to recognise the exploitation of their services. Key Themes and Discussion Points   What is Wage Theft? Wage theft is the denial of wages or benefits rightfully owed to the employee by the employer. Wage theft can be presented in many ways, including but not limited to; failure to pay over time and violating the minimum wage award of that industry. What is Hospo Voice? Representative for Hospo Voice James Anthony Conciglio believes that they provide one of the largest working industries in Australia a collaborative platform in which hospitality workers can use to voice concerns regarding their treatment within the work place. James simply defines wage theft as a dodgy boss who isn’t paying the correct award to their worker/s. What is the Award? ­Awards are designated legal minimums allowed to each industry as per the guidelines put forth by the Fair Work Commission. Unique to all industries within Australia, these awards are established by the government in order to regulate and monitor the specific pay rates, penalties and allowances. Tim Nelthorpe and the NUW Tim represents the horticulture industry, which encompasses 100,000 + workers picking and packing the fresh produce that’s bought, sold and distributed in major supermarkets, such as Coles and Woolworths. Represented as having some of the highest minimum wages in the world, which has been primarily achieved through enterprise bargaining, Unions have lost sight of the internal struggles relating to wage theft. For example, the horticulture award enables a peace rate clause that employers use to shave wages in a shifty yet legal manner. Roughly 70% of the horticulture industry in Australia is paid in cash, therefor unrequired to abide by the regulated awards of fair trade within that industry. The Informal Economy The informal economy refers to a large sector of the Australian economy that is paid in cash and thus lack representation from government and privatised unions established to enable fair awards and better practices. Representative for Hospo Voice, James Consiglio, believes that this informal economy is extremely prevalent within both the hospitality and horticulture industries. He also believes it’s most common for casual workers and migrants who require immediate financial support. George Calombaris Former Master Chef judge, George Calombaris was responsible for one of the largest displays of wage theft in the history of the Australian hospitality industry. The owner of various MAde Establishment companies, George underpaid more than 500 current and former employees over nearly two decades and was forced to back pay over $7.8 million in wages and superannuation this year. This episode of events that are central to the operation of numerous restaurants and venues across Victoria has only motivated James and Hospo Voice to increase awareness and continue to educate employees in fair work practices. The Operation of a Modern Union James of Hospo Voice believes that both the state government and the relevant industry workplace have a responsibility in empowering and supporting the modern union and its members. Ombudsmen are often utilised by unions in order to resolve issues regarding the miscommunication between fair trade and union members. These ombudsmen are, however typically referred to as “work place umpires”, often not on the side of the workers. Tim Nelthorpe of the NUW believes that the modern union has the responsibility to give their workers an understanding of their right to not only join a union but to stand up when being mistreated. Fortifying the ‘New Union Model’ Representative for the NUW, Tim Nelthorpe believes that workers he represents within the horticulture industry have success moving around the industry, maintaining union contacts and records. This is important as many work places require a nomadic operation and this fluidity suits the modern workplace effectively in regards to maintained support. Tim Nelthorpe states that the wages of an individual aren’t the core concern raised within the horticulture industry, rather it’s focused more on job security and the voice in which the individual is given in regards to internal and external business decisions. What is Hospo Voice Doing? A member run organization, Hospo Voice works in numbers and solidarity, and aims to achieve better long term quality of industry standards in regards to wage awards and their regulation Hospo Voice also hopes to make wage theft a punishable crime. Currently in the organisational stages, Hospo Voice is in contact with the Victoria State Government in hopes to enact the law by 2020.     Important Quotes |   “Where there’s a union that’s well organised and prepared to fight, we see good wage and condition outcomes for workers. Where there is no union, or no fight, we see employers seizing on every available opportunity to steal as much as they possibly can out of their workforce” – Shane Reside   “The MUA Sydney branch has been fighting the full spectrum of businesses, from dodgy back yard operators to hundred million dollar players like NRMA” – Shane Reside   “When we talk about wage theft, we’re talking about dodgy bosses who aren’t paying current award” – James Anthony Conciglio   “We estimate that something around 70% of the industry are being paid in cash, and the vast majority of those are earning well less than the minimum wage” – Tim Nelthorpe   “Realistically, the sheer scale of the problem (wage theft) in our industry, means that unless unions are recognised and given a role in the 90% of sectors in which we don’t have government mandated inductions with workers, then things won't improve” – Tim Nelthorpe   “Workers having a voice, and workers being educated on their rights to join a union is a big part of it (combating wage theft)” – Tim Nelthorpe    “10% of the Australian workforce are temporary migrant workers” – Shane Reside   Important Resources    To learn more about the National Union of Workers and the type of difference individuals such as Tim are making, visit https://www.nuw.org.au/.   If you would like to learn more about the Hospo Voice and their unionisation of the hospitality industry, visit https://www.hospovoice.org.au/.   If you’re unsure, or just curious as to what your industry award is, please visit https://www.fairwork.gov.au/awards-and-agreements/awards.   If you’re interested in reading further into the recent situation involving George Calombaris’ wage theft, please do so through this ABC News article https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-18/george-calombaris-made-establishment-backpays-underpaid-workers/11320274.   Proud Sponsors of Radio Stingray    Unity Bank   https://www.unitybank.com.au/   McNally Jones Staff Lawyers   https://www.mcnally.com.au/

Nicola sat down this week with activists from Hospo Voice to discuss conditions for staff in Melbourne's hospitality industry. Wage theft and sexual harassment confront alarming numbers of hospitality workers, but James and Tim are making a difference in the industry. They also give us tips on how we can make an enormous difference in the industry, whether we're hospo workers or not.

In this episode, Karl and Andrew talk Captain Marvel - the first female-led entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - The Girls in the Band (a terrific documentary about women in jazz), Lars von Trier's portrait of a serial killer The House That Jack Built, and Hospo Voice, the movement calling time on the systematic underpayment of workers in the restaurant industry.   Tell a friend about the show - The Clappers! The Clappers is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.   Get a new podcast from Nearly Media Chapter One - hear the first chapter of a brand new book.  The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. Scale Up - How does a company go from 5 laptops to 200 staff?   © Nearly Media 2019 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.00 am Acknowledgement of Country7.05 am Alternative news - James and Jackson discuss two current TV programs The War on Waste and Who is America, as well as talking broadly about individual vs collective responsibility, plastic bags and election promises. 7.30 am We speak to Jacqueline Doughty, curator of The State of the Union exhibition currently at Ian Potter Museum of Art, which explores the relationship between artists and worker's movements. 7.50 am Over the Wall's Duncan Graham begins an inquiry into what is going wrong with the NDIS - once a source of optimism, now mired in set-backs. He speaks with Vern Hughes, Director of Civil Society Australia.  8:00 am - Hospo Voice is a new 'digital' union aiming to help solve endemic problems in our hospitality industry - wage theft, harassment and casualisation. Anna is a member with a story of fighting back, organsing and being in a union built for today's changing workplace. 

Thursday Breakfast 21 June 2018with Apeec, Katia and Scheherazade 7.00am Acknowledgement of country7.05am Song - Beaches, Horizon7.10am Alternative news - The expansion of police powers to include DNA samples without a court order; and state border walls and the militarisation of policing.7:15am Sankar Battacharya, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Monash University, talks about his team's prototype processing plant that can turn used plastic and waste tyres into fuel and energy. 7:30am Jeswyn Yogaratnum, Lecturer of Law at Charles Darwin University, joins us for the second instalment of the discussion on the Global Compact on Refugees.7.55am Song - Degg Gui feat. Flavia Coelho & Fixi, Cheiko Lo8:00am Gabby Alamin, Saharawi member of Australian Western Sahara Association, talks about Morocco's colonisation of the Saharawi people and a film screening of Rifles or Graffiti on Friday 22 June 2018.8:15am Kim Chibnall, member and leader of Hospo Voice, talks about the new union for hospitality workers.8:25am Song - Aicha, Bayta Ag Bay 

UYC reviews the new Rosanne show, looks at the new union initiative Hospo Voice and asks the question what class is Meagan Markle?   Up Ya Class is hosted by Nelly Thomas, Shane Liang and Dave O'Neil. Nelly's on Twitter and Facebook. Pre-order her latest book "Some Boys" on Pozible.   Dave's on Twitter and Facebook too.   Our theme music is Salvador Darling [Instrumental] by Osiris Saline under Creative Commons license.   Somehow Related is produced by Nearly, a podcast network.   Find a new podcast! The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly.   AD: Thinking of starting an online shop? Try Shopify free. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.