3AW's Neil Mitchell wants to help job-seekers...
Need help? Can you help?
Neil Mitchell wants to try and help people out in these tough economic times. Are you a business owner wanting to promote a special deal that could help both your business and the consumer? Let us know here. Do you have a job or are seeking a job? Let us know here. Gloombusters really works - but don't forget to leave your phone number!
Tourism Gloombusters
With the success of his Gloombusters 'best deals' and employer / job-seeking forum, and in light of Qantas slashing around 2,000 jobs, Neil Mitchell has launched 'Gloombusters Tourism'. Find a great holiday bargain or post one for listeners to enjoy.
Example of how Gloombusters works
Andy calls 3AW's Neil Mitchell to say that Gloombsuters has helped him find a job for an apprentice electrician who asked for help in the Gloombusters forum. Keep helping people out in these tough times.
Gillard fired up over job losses
Australia's unemployment rate has now hit 5.2 per cent, and Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard explains to 3AW Mornings why the government's pre-election promised IR laws will still work, despite the post-elction Global Financial crisis. In a fiery debate with Neil Mitchell, Gillard refuses to say Australia is in recession.
Good news for 'David' from Ford
The Ford employee who broke a company-imposed media ban to detail the 'doom and gloom' experienced as a result of job cuts has been offered a job by a concerned listener.
1750 to lose jobs
Qantas will scrap up to 1750 jobs, including 500 management positions and has forecast a massive drop in its profit expectations, the airline revealed this morning. Qantas also said it would sell about 10 aircraft and will cut freight capacity both internationally and domestically. Nick McCallum spoke to Tom Elliott about the shock decision.
Holden halves shifts...
Slow sales of the Holden Commodore and increasing pressure from US parent General Motors has forced Holden to partially close its production line. Holden chairman and managing director Mark Reuss details the future of Holden in Australia on 3AW mornings.
Watch your back - everyone
"I wouldn't say anybody's job is safe Neil - even yours," says Industry Minister Kim Carr to 3AW's Neil Mitchell. Listen to the government's official response to Pacific Brands slashing 1850 jobs, which appears to be a case of 'this is just the start'. Do you feel safe in your job? Take the 3AW webpoll.
