Workers

Washington Post - Most new flight attendants work “on reserve,” spending days waiting to be assigned flights. It’s common for them to take side jobs — bartenders, semi-truck drivers, makeup artists, church musicians. Some say they are struggling to feed their families and are living out of their cars.In interviews with 18 current or former flight attendants, workers recounted dire financial situations, assault on the job from unruly passengers and mental health crises. They shared similar stories: Paychecks much smaller than expected. Quickly falling behind on bills. Spiraling into debt. 

Nice News - Australians who feel pressured to respond to work emails during dinnertime, first thing in the morning, and all the moments in between are getting a much-needed reprieve, as yesterday marked the start of a new “right to disconnect” law. ​
Much like it sounds, the rule aims to protect workers’ free time. While bosses can continue to message workers as they please, employees can no longer be punished for not responding or reading those messages when they’re off the clock, unless their refusal is deemed “unreasonable,” the BBC reports.
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Per the Australian Council of Trade Unions, the goal is to create improved work-life balance. It’s a concept that’s increasingly out of reach in the digital era, with work messages at our fingertips and offices in our kitchens, closets, and bedrooms (and maybe even our actual beds). But when achieved, the balance can benefit both employees and employers.