Category: Work Choices

Work, Work Choices, Working Poor

Second, third jobs become the new normal – Michael West

Who remembers when one wage supported a family of 4 living in their own yes their own suburban home. Work today is rapidly being redefined so as not to be defined seen as modern-day slavery. So much so a family of 4 is increasingly in debt and can’t any longer support themselves on 2 wages in some cases more. Who no longer will ever dream of owning their own home and needing to work 2 or 3 jobs without benefits. We are redefining their circumstance as the new “norm” and not slavery.

Workers are taking advantage of the competitive labour market to make some extra cash, with 900,000 people working two or more jobs.

Source: Second, third jobs become the new normal – Michael West

Work Choices

Adversarial industrial relations model doesn’t work, says business chief | Australia news | The Guardian

 

Australian Chamber Of Commerce and Industry boss James Pearson

Debating trade union boss Dave Oliver, Chamber of Commerce head James Pearson says cries of ‘Work Choices’ are holding Australia back

Source: Adversarial industrial relations model doesn’t work, says business chief | Australia news | The Guardian

Work Choices

Why Are We Still Working? – New Matilda

No seriously, why are we still working? Mike Dowson explains in simple terms the great con that keeps you chained to the wheel. This may be an opportune moment to consider the question. Especially if you’re not actually working. You may have retired. Perhaps you’ve just left university, considering your options. Perhaps you’re taking a welcome break. MaybeMore

Source: Why Are We Still Working? – New Matilda

Work Choices

Sweden introduces six-hour work day | Europe | News | The Independent

Sweden is introducing a six-hour day

Sweden is moving to a six-hour working day in a bid to increase productivity and make people happier. Employers across the country have already made the change, according to the Science Alert website, which said the aim was to get more done in a shorter amount of time and ensure people had the energy to enjoy their private lives.

Source: Sweden introduces six-hour work day | Europe | News | The Independent