5 Years 33 days - Slave Labour5 Years 33 days - Slave Labour
I'm Quitting Alcohol
Boyle thinks maybe the low paid overseas workers that come to Australia might be Slave Labour.
6:59•19 Jun 2024
David Boyle's Raw Take on Immigrant Labour in Australia
Episode Overview
- Boyle shares his experience working with low-paid immigrant workers.
- Highlights the tough conditions faced by these workers.
- Questions the ethics behind paying immigrants poorly for hard labour.
- Notes the lack of female representation in physically demanding jobs.
- Reflects on economic disparity and immigration policies.
“He's like, one of his other jobs is like cleaning out the grey water. I'm like, what's grey water? He's like, shit.”
Comedian David Boyle is back with another episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', where he dives into the gritty reality of low-paid overseas workers in Australia. Boyle shares his experiences working alongside immigrants, painting a vivid picture of what he sees as modern-day slave labour. He recounts a conversation with a worker from Hong Kong, who described the grueling conditions of his usual job sandblasting Navy ships, compared to the relatively easier but still tough work they are doing now.
Boyle reflects on how these workers are often paid poorly despite the hard labour, and questions the ethics behind it. He also touches on the lack of female representation in these physically demanding jobs, noting that while the pay can be substantial, the work is not for everyone. With his signature humour and candid style, Boyle offers a raw and eye-opening perspective on immigration and labour in Australia.
If you're curious about the unseen side of labour and immigration, this episode is a must-listen.
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