Maxine Gay
"Unconscionable" ban on whānau prison visits- Pillars
A prison advocacy group says an indefinite ban on face-to-face visits in some prisons is unconscionable and will have catastrophic impacts on inmates and their whanau.
Seven jails have banned… Audio
Maxine Gay - The first lady of First Union
Maxine Gay is Retail, Finance and Commerce Secretary of FIRST Union, and next month steps down from over 30 years at the forefront of New Zealand's union movement. The daughter of a seamstress and a… Audio
Countdown's trans-transitioning policy
Maxine Gay of the First Union talks about policies around gender issues in the workplace. Audio
First Union critical of detail around Countdown closures
Thousands of supermarket staff face anxious wait to find out which Countdown stores will close. Yesterday the supermarket's Australian owner announced six New Zealand stores will close. Audio
First Union outraged that volunteers doing work
Now, back to Bunnings paying volunteers less than minimum wage to do its stocktake - as part of what it calls a 'fundraising opportunity.' Audio
Banking sector faces criticism as profits reach record highs
The country's biggest banks have been accused of creaming it, as their profits soar. Audio
Easter Trading
The Easter Trading laws are going to be loosened. We talk to Maxine Gay of FIRST Union about what this means for workers in the retail sector. Audio
Union says Easter Sunday plan unfair on workers
A union representing shop workers says a plan to let councils decide whether retailers can open on Easter Sunday puts staff in a difficult position. Audio
Easter trading laws
Retail NZ says it's time to drag the Easter trading laws into the 21st century, what do our Panelists think? Audio
Easter Trading laws
Are the Easter Trading laws out of date? Or should it remain a time for family and activities other than shopping? Audio
Workers rally at "Pak N Slave"
Workers are rallying outside a supermarket in Auckland they've re-named Pak n Slave. Audio
More manufacturing job cuts expected
Business New Zealand says it expects more manufacturing firms to fold as the sector faces unprecedented tough times. Audio
Union wants Lane Walker Rudkin to keep trading
Sean Plunket speaks to Maxine Gay from the National Distribution Union. Audio
LWR goes into receivership
New Zealand clothing manufacturer, Lane Walker Rudkin Industries, has been placed in receivership. Audio
Algie Clothing Purchases Tamahine Knitwear
Jobs put at risk by the closure of a Dunedin knitwear factory have been saved after another company decided to buy it. Audio