On the Worker's Side (w/ Mark Buttigieg MLC)

Episode 5 - AWU Secretary Tony Callinan

Here is the full drop of the 5th Episode of “On The Workers Side”. In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Tony Callinan who leads the NSW Branch of the AWU - the union that protects workers' rights by negotiating better wages, ensuring safe working conditions, securing fair entitlements, and providing legal support and workplace representation across a diverse range of industries.

Episode 4 - SDA Secretary Bernie Smith

Here is the full drop of the 4th Episode of “On The Workers Side”. In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Bernie Smith who leads the NSW Branch of the SDA - the union that covers retail, warehouse and fast food workers. SDA members are at the coal face of so many major issues which affect front line workers today.

Episode 3 - RTBU President Craig Turner , RTBU NSW Secretary Toby Warnes

Here is the full drop of the 3rd Episode of “On The Workers Side”. We discuss all things public transport workers with the Rail Tram & Bus Union Secretary Toby Warnes and President Craig Turner. Another Union  which has achieved great outcomes for their members

Episode 2 : TFTU Secretary Alison Rudman

Here's the second episode of my podcast,"On the Worker's side"! For this episode I interviewed Alison Rudman, Secretary of Timber, Furnishing and Textiles Union. This episode dives into Australia's newest union and the challenges they face in industries like the Timber Industry.

On the Worker's Side Episode 1: HSU Secretary Gerard Hayes

Here's the full first episode of my podcast, ‘On the Workers Side’! For our first episode I interviewed Gerard Hayes, Secretary of the Health Services Union NSW, ACT & QLD Branch. We had a great discussion about doubling the union membership in 13 years, Hayes’ experience stepping up to the role as union secretary and fighting for what’s right.  Thank you to Scott Higgins for producing this episode and for Gerard Hayes for a very insightful chat!