A project by the Concrete Gang, recording the history of the building and construction industry in Melbourne since the 1960s, as remembered by those who built this city and helped establish the industrial landscape we work in today.
The COTI podcasts are sponsored by the Concrete Gang in cooperation with 3CR Community Radio. For a full list of episodes and access to all links, visit www.3cr.org.au/coti Content Warning: this episode contains discussion of workplace fatalities. If you need somebody to talk to, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are a worker in the industry, you can access Incolink's Counselling Support service anytime by calling 1300 000 129, or find out about their Bluehats Suicide Prevention program here. Series 8, Episode 2: Ralph Edwards with Part Two of his conversation with industry stalwart Terry Riggs about his experience as an industry all-rounder. This part of their discussion begins in the 1980s-90s;Terry recalls his varied industry experiences, including getting injured on the job and subsequent break, his current work, and some reflections for younger folk to consider in turbulent times.Part One of this interview was published on Friday 25 April, and Terry's interview featured as part of 3CR's special programming for on May Day 2025, International Workers' Day.
25 Apr 2025
Episode 8.1: Terry Riggs (Pt. 1)
The COTI podcasts are sponsored by the Concrete Gang in cooperation with 3CR Community Radio. For a full list of episodes and access to all links, visit www.3cr.org.au/coti Content Warning: this episode contains discussion of workplace fatalities. If you need somebody to talk to, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are a worker in the industry, you can access Incolink's Counselling Support service anytime by calling 1300 000 129, or find out about their Bluehats Suicide Prevention program here. Series 8, Episode 1: Terry Riggs started his stint in the industry in 1971 as a builders labourer. In the first interview of Series 8, Terry chats with Ralph about his experiences at from Sale & South Gippsland at Barry's beach, and riding his motorbike from Vic to northwest QLD, and WA, and back to South Gippsland. Terry worked for decades in all sorts of jobs across the country, and his thoughts about workplace custom and practice, scaffolding, and TAFE. Part Two of this interview will be published on Friday 9 May, or you can tune in to 3CR at 1pm on Thursday 1 May for an exclusive listen. Find more on our May Day 2025 coverage at 3cr.org.au/mayday2025
20 Dec 2024
Episode 7.10: Ray 'Rowdy' Smith (Pt. 2)
Construction industry veteran Ray 'Rowdy' Smith shares his insights on the highs and lows of his career, comparing construction and music industries, and the impact of government administration on builders and workers.
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