Helen Kelly
New Line Cinema warns Government
Papers from the Ombudsman show the Hobbit movie backer New Line Cinema has warned the Government that disclosing more information about a pay dispute will put film makers off New Zealand. Audio
CTU says more protection needed for workers
In her report on fracking, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Jan Wright, suggested tougher rules for oil and gas workers may improve protection for the public and the environment. Audio
Govt continues to block attempts to release info on The Hobbit.
Just days before The Hobbit has its premiere in Wellington, the Government is continuing to block attempts to release information about the concessions it made to ensure the movies were made here. Audio
More on Pike from unions
The President of the Council of Trade Unions Helen Kelly is in Geneva, she joins us. Audio
CTU fears more deals to undermine labour laws with Key visit
The Prime Minister, John Key, is heading to Los Angeles for whistle-stop trip to meet with Hollywood movie studios. Audio
CTU says Govt not delivering on jobs
The Government says jobs have been created in the past two years - despite official figures suggesting otherwise. Audio
'Where's the jobs creation plan?' CTU asks govt
The Council of Trade Unions President, Helen Kelly, is with us. Audio
The rate of joblessness rises
Unemployment has spiked, led by a drop in jobs in Canterbury. Audio
Survey claims workers lack skills wanted by employers
Auckland businesses are complaining that young jobseekers too often lack the basic social skills and self discipline wanted by employers. Audio
Timaru's container port closure 'due to competition': union
The Council of Trade Unions says there needs to be a national strategy for ports to stop the different operators fighting among themselves. Audio
Manufacturing sector in desperate situation
Trade Unions say the export manufacturing sector is in a desperate situation with three large companies laying off staff in recent weeks, and they're demanding Government action. Audio
Zero ambition budget ?
To talk more about yesterday's budget we're now joined in our studios by: Ganesh Nana, a senior economist at the economic forecaster Berl, the Council of Trade Unions' president Helen Kelly, Bruce… Audio
Unions outline what's in Affco deal
Helen Kelly of the Council Trade Unions was part of the all night talks with Affco - she joins us. Audio
Unions baulk at proposed employment law changes
The Council of Trade Unions says changes to industrial relations laws being considered by the government are the worst attack on workers' rights since the 1990s. Audio
CTU responds to changes to labour laws
More now on Government changes to labour laws which include allowing employers and unions to walk away from collective contract negotiations. Audio
CTU says there needs to be further scrutiny over
Documents which have just been released in relation to the 2010 Hobbit industrial dispute show that the Government hid some details about the negotiations from the public. Audio
Ports of Auckland admits leaking worker information - union
The Ports of Auckland has admitted it leaked personal leave details of a striking waterside worker to a blogger. Audio
Parental leave may be extended to 26 weeks
The Labour Party says it should have the numbers to push an extension to paid parental leave through Parliament. Audio
Union members have no trust in the ports anymore
President of the Council of Trade Unions, Helen Kelly. Audio
CTU president raises questions about ports actions in dispute
Ports of Auckland has suspended its plan to make Maritime Union workers redundant and will return to collective bargaining talks. It had planned to make about 300 workers redundant and contract out… Audio