Foreign Workers
Burger King ruling shows wage theft problem - union
The Unite union is hailing a ruling against Burger King, saying it highlights a big wage theft problem. The fast food chain has been banned by the Employment Relations Authority from hiring foreign… Audio
Foreign workers
Business journalist Bernard Hickey discusses whether construction companies are choosing the easy and cheap option by using foreign workers. Or can they really not get locals? Audio
Rest homes criticise new immigration rules as too harsh
The Aged Care Association plans to vocalise its opposition to the Government's new immigration policies. The association fears the industry, which relies heavily on migrants, will suffer. Audio
Labour: NZers shouldn't miss out on work in construction boom
The Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, says foreign workers are going to needed to build more houses. But he says "It's not a reason to say we don't also invest in training and skiling New Zealanders… Audio
US bill to allow more CNMI alien workers fails to pass
A bill to increase the numerical cap on a foreign worker visa scheme for the Northern Marianas has failed to pass in the United States Senate.
British clampdown on foreign workers the end of the Kiwi OE?
As Britain proposes a major clampdown on foreigners wanting to work in the United Kingdom, the British High Commission in New Zealand is seeking to reassure people they will still be able to work in… Audio
Government responds to calls
The Immigration Minister, Michael Woodhouse, has been listening to that. Audio