Richard Wagstaff
Covid-19: Unions worried employees asked to take leave
Unions are worried employees are being asked to take leave, as some sectors face a shortage of work amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Exporters, tourism operators and education providers have been hard hit… Audio
Another minimum wage rise
The Government confirmed yesterday that the minimum wage will be going up by $1.20 next year. Audio
High employment, rising wages - business, union debate
Unemployment is down to levels not seen in more than a decade and wages are at an all time high.
So does this prove the government is doing what's needed for a strong and growing economy? And can… Audio
Call for fair pay agreements
The Council of Trade Unions released a report this morning calling on the Government to honour a pre-election promise to introduce fair pay agreements. Audio
DHBs face million dollar bills after underpaying holiday pay
Thousands of health workers may be owed millions of dollars because of years of underpayments under the Holidays Act. But after three years trying to untangle the mess, the district health boards are… Audio
Businesses, farmers cry foul over proposed tax changes
Business and farmers are crying foul, but unions and environmental groups say the Tax Working Group's reforms are the best way to make the tax system more fair. Our political reporter Gia Garrick has… Audio
Govt to decide if Fair Pay agreement forced on businesses
The Fair Pay Agreement working group, led by former prime minister Jim Bolger, is divided over whether the system should be compulsory or not, and have thrown the decision back to the Minister to… Audio
Workers feeling undervalued
Workers are feeling undervalued and underpaid, as their incomes stay flat against rising expenses. Hundreds of workers surveyed by the council of trade unions, say their income is falling behind the… Audio
Workplace law changes please coalition, unions, employers
Labour's struck a deal on its flagship workplace law changes that appeases its coalition partners, businesses, and unions. The Employment Relations Amendment Bill passed its second reading at… Audio
Unions pleased with govt's workplace reform
Unions say the Government's workplace relations laws are a step towards fairer employment, but the reform is only a start. There was a hold up in the Employment Relation Amendment Bill's passage, with… Audio
Business, union bosses debate employment law changes
Business leaders are accusing the Government of woefully failing to listen to objections about proposed employment law changes. Unions, on the other hand, are gratified. A parliamentary select… Audio
Employment law change: Unions urge govt to go further
The government has announced its first changes to employment laws since assuming power. The reforms have been tempered by the need to keep Labour's coalition partner New Zealand First onside. The… Audio
Road Trip Music - Richard Wagstaff
Today's RTM guest is NZ Council of Trade Unions president Richard Wagstaff. Audio
Unions support work, but not for the dole
Unions are querying Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones' idea to make beneficiaries work for the dole.
Mr Jones told TVNZ's Q+A the government would top up dole payments to working… Audio
Worksafe 'has a lot to answer for' - Pike victim's mother
A grieving mother who took Worksafe all the way to Supreme Court over the Pike River mine disaster is outraged officials are now trying distance themselves from the unlawful decision to drop charges… Audio
Tendering process for transport contracts to be axed
A much-criticised way of choosing companies to run bus or train services look set to be axed. Unions argue the competition pushes down wages and conditions and the new Minister of Transport Phil… Audio
Ardern's first public speech at union conference
The story goes, the last time a Prime Minister made an appearance at the Council of Trade biennial conference 8 years ago, a delegate threatened to throw a shoe at him. No such reception this time for… Audio
The Morning After Part 2
Fiona Barker, Neil Miller, and Stephanie Rodgers join Wallace Chapman and Megan Whelan for the live post election special from the Backbencher pub in Wellington. With guests including Grant Robertson… Audio
The Morning After: Part 2
Fiona Barker, Neil Miller, and Stephanie Rodgers join Wallace Chapman and Megan Whelan for the live post election special from the Backbencher pub in Wellington. With guests including Grant Robertson… Audio
The Morning After Part 1
Fiona Barker, Neil Miller, and Stephanie Rodgers join Wallace Chapman and Megan Whelan for the live post election special from the Backbencher pub in Wellington. With guests including Greg O'Connor… Audio
