Episode 8.2: Terry Riggs (Pt. 2)

Friday, 9 May 2025 - 5:30pm
Episode 8.2 Guest, Terry Riggs

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 Content Warning: this episode contains discussion of workplace fatalities.

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  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.

Creatures of the Industry
Sunday 9:30am to 10:00am
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.

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Ralph Edwards

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