Bill Rosenberg
Whatever happened to the 40 hour week?
Bill Rosenberg of the Council of Trade Unions discusses how the 40-hour working week has gradually eroded. Many professions including teachers and midwives work far longer hours that the 40 hours that… Audio
Govt warned spending plans may fail if economy weakens
There are warnings the Government's plans to alleviate child poverty and boost health and education spending could come unstuck if the economy isn't as strong as expected. The Government's books were… Audio
Budget 2017: who gets what?
Kathryn Ryan analyses Budget 2017 with CTU Economist and Policy Director, Bill Rosenberg and Kim Campbell of the Auckland Employers and Manufacturers' Association. Audio
NZ wage earners among the lowest taxed in OECD
A new report from the OECD shows out of 35 countries New Zealand and Chile workers are taxed the least, and those in Belguim and France the most. As Patrick O'Meara report, this comes as the… Audio
NZ told to do more to help redundant workers
A big drop in pay, working hours and job quality. A new OECD report finds people who find work after they're laid off are considerably worse off. Audio
Can wages keep up with rates rises?
With interest rates set to increase, can employees expect their pay to rise in step? Kathryn Ryan talks to ASB economist Nick Tuffley, Shay Peters from the professional recruitment firm Robert Walters… Audio
New rules to make firms more productive called for
A government think tank is advocating new rules to force firms to perform better, and help lift the country's weak productivity. Patrick O'Meara takes a look at the Productivity Commission's latest… Audio
May Day Panel
Around the world millions of workers take part in May Day celebrations each year.. In the Philippines alone up to 300,000 are expected to mark the international day of worker solidarity. CTU economist… Audio
NZ firms nervously await Brexit referendum
Insight explores New Zealand's increasing focus on doing business with the Asia-Pacific region and where that leaves trade with Europe. Audio
Pacer Plus saviour or charlatan?
The latest round of negotiations on the regional trade agreement PACER Plus are underway in Samoa with a focus on labour mobility, development assistance and trade in goods. Audio
NZ Unions oppose RSE expansion
Unions in New Zealand say they oppose any expansion of the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme. Audio
Economist says workers continue to miss out
One economist says workers have continued to miss out, and are not being paid fully for what they produce. Audio
CTU: $550M more funding needed in Budget 2015
The Council of Trade Unions says funding for the health system will need to increase by almost 550 million dollars in this year's Budget to maintain the current level of services. Audio
Civil societies, trade unions raise concerns over PACER-Plus
Pacific civil societies and trade union groups are calling for the immediate suspension of PACER-Plus negotiations. Audio
Wages lag despite more productive firms
Firms are becoming more productive, but it's not being reflected in workers' pay packets. Our economics correspondent, Patrick O'Meara has been looking at the reasons. Audio
Can the country afford tax cuts
John Shewan, Company director, member of the 2009 Tax Working Group, Adjunct Professor in Victoria University's School of Accounting and Commercial Law, former chair of Pricewaterhouse Coopers; and… Audio
Treasury say surplus remains on track despite weaker growth
The Treasury is forecasting weaker economic growth, but says a return to budget surplus remains on track, although that surplus will be smaller. Audio
Inflation steady but some prices up
The latest inflation figures show the prices of consumer goods and services held steady in the second quarter of the year. Audio
Insight for 6 July 2014 - NZ's Tiptoe Relations with US & China
Insight travels to Washington to explore how NZ can balance relationship between US and China Audio
CTU calls for ban on importation of all asbestos products
The Council of Trade Unions wants all imports of asbestos banned as soon as possible. Audio