This week we talk to former secretary of the MUA Bob Carnegie, who is running for the position once again along with Mike Barber. We talk about why he's running, his plans for the position, union politics, and more.
Outro song: One More Day Than Them by Phil Monsour
Episode from 28 March
In this episode we chat with former WP co-host Feargal, who now resides in France, about the strike action being taken in France. In our second hour we chat with Sian from SEQUR about the issues that renters face and how they can stand up and fight back.
Episode from 7 March
To mark International Working Women's Day we bring you our annual Women Workers Power episode. Hosted by Genesis we embark on an ambitious 2 hours of connecting and amplifying working women. We start with a chat with Em from the new Black Peoples Union. We are then joined by Penny from Qld Council of Unions, Lovisa from Young Workers Hub, and Claudia from Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Employees. We enjoyed a great chat with Ashleigh and Emma from the Qld Nurses and Midwives Union. Lastly we chat with Val and Dee from Respect Inc to give us an update on the Decrim campaign and a general chat about the challenges Sex Workers face.
Outro song: Free Kitten by VOIID
Episode from 28 February
We give a comprehensive update on the Deebing Creek Justice - Jarjumbah Protection Site Campaign and their success in Ipswich last week. We also play an interview with members of the NTEU UQ Branch Annie Pohlman, Kate Warner, and Lachie, where we talk about the strike at UQ last Wednesday, what they're fighting for, and how they're fighting for it. We also play an interview with the UQ Union VP of student rights, Ryley Calvert, about how students are supporting the strike.
Outro song: Always by The Hibernators
Episode from 24 January
This week we interviewed Jake from local band The Disgruntled Taxpayers about their new album I Do Everything Better When I'm Really Smashed.
Outro song: I Do Everything Better When I'm Really Smashed by The Disgruntled Taxpayers
Episode from 19 November. Listen to today's episode here.
We have an action packed episode this week. Cal gives us his goodbye as well as a rundown on the Toondah Harbour struggle. Of course if Last Quokka has a new song we will have them on. And the title just suits or show to boot. Eat The Rich. (Interview at 25:50) In our second hour we chat with Mick from AFULE about members standing up and fighting back for each other. And we get to mention our favourite word. Backpay (Interview at 36:50)
Outro song: Eat The Rich by Last Quokka
Episode from 15 November
Today we talk to Ez from Tranzzzmission for Trans Awareness Week. In the second hour we focus in on the BOOT. What is that crazy acronym? We give a run down on the BOOT, why it is under threat and why it is worth saving.