Blindspot found in government services for retail workers.

Play
Stop
 
 
Image: Shutterstock - female supermarket cashier in medical protective mask and face shield working at supermarket. covid-19 spreading outbreak.

The COVID-19 lockdown has led to a drastic decline in female employment around the state, especially in the retail industry. Recent reports this week have shown that 63% of unemployed individuals are women.

This concern has led to union groups to question the effectiveness of government policies like the Disaster Payment Fund in their ability to ensure that young females maintain job security and do not erode their Superannuation funds.

(Visited 24 times, 1 visits today)
Download Audio

The Wire is produced in partnership by

Contributor Stations

Supporters and Program Distribution