Podcasts about trade unions

Why have the city's bin collectors gone on strike? Jessica Murray reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

There are calls for a new pay-related social welfare scheme to be extended to maternity and paternity leave. From this week, jobseekers benefit will pay up to a maximum of 450 euro per week - depending on previous earnings and PRSI contributions for the first three months of someone losing their job. Welcoming the move, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions says it should now be extended to parents of newborn children. ICTU's Social Policy Advisor Laura Bambrick, says this should include parents leave. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Crusheen-based mother, Deborah Kett. Photo (c) jordan_rusev from Getty via Canva.com

In today's war diary, Nikolai Sobolev and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1119th day of war:➤ 00:00 Nikolay Sobolev: Who is Alexey Arestovich?➤ 02:07 What is the "new world" and what was the "old" one?➤ 05:33 Trump's arrival - a step back in building the security architecture of the modern world?➤ 06:19 Four years of Trump, Musk and Vance - a reaction or a revolution?➤ 07:30 What's wrong with the liberal democratic project? Time for the fall of idols.➤ 10:40 Is Trump's rhetoric ethical? Trump is a technical "good", a figure of transition. He does not bring something new, he destroys the old.➤ 12:56 Conspiracy theories.➤ 15:41 Who is J.D. Vance? His biography is a set of crises. Mature thinking in the category of the common good.➤ 20:55 Can humanity overcome wars? There will be wars as long as politics exists. Politics will exist as long as there is a difference between people. Wars can become less intense thanks to the economy.➤ 24:00 The hot phase of the war may end in 2025. Ukraine is a "sacred wound" for Russia. Russia will never leave Ukraine alone. What to do about it?➤ 27:28 The project for an independent Ukraine has failed.➤ 28:30 The deal on rare earth metals is the best possible guarantee of Ukraine's security. Only the Russian Federation can give Ukraine the other real guarantee of security. Ukraine's proposal to Russia.➤ 32:54 Criticism of the "UPA dugouts".➤ 33:41 What could be the contours of the "Minsk-3" peace agreement? People calling for "fighting to the last Ukrainian" are not in Ukraine themselves.➤ 35:36 The key point of the peace agreement is the number of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. A deal with the Russian Federation is possible if Trump offers bonuses that exceed the Kremlin's fears regarding the numbers of the Ukrainian army.➤ 38:49 Corruption in a country at war: Zelensky organized it. These schemes will be made public later. He does not think in terms of the common good.➤ 40:12 Zelensky's political hypocrisy. Plans to create a special tribunal to investigate decisions made since 2014 as a vaccination for future Ukrainian politicians - there should be no impunity.➤ 42:12 Russian military aggression and its hybrid operations. Fire in the House of Trade Unions in Odessa. Criticism of the glorification of murderers. The state approach to the common good for Ukraine.➤ 46:20 The state is order: the security service must protect language and society.➤ 47:00 Grants and American influence in Ukraine. Political emigration - the danger has not been removed yet. Understanding the cause-and-effect mechanisms of war.➤ 49:00 Narratives promoted by the West since 2004: the victim is always right; you were a colony of Russia; you must contain Russia. Hundreds of millions of dollars were allocated to them.➤ 50:45 When Oleksiy Arestovych becomes the president of Ukraine: rethinking the imperial and Soviet past.➤ 53:45 What percentage of Ukrainians support the war party? Sociology is losing relevance when the global background changes.➤ 55:25 "I don't want to. But you have no choice." I am the next president and the only one who will ensure peace. Accept this as a fact. If not me, Ukraine will not cope.➤ 58:45 We must end democracy. We will all die if we follow democratic mechanisms. We need direct presidential rule and a state of emergency.➤ 59:51 Symphony instead of Empire: my architecture of the future. I am not going to be a monarch. I want to build a Ukrainian Symphony based on Arestovich.➤ 01:01:09 If you are the first representative of Earth with aliens, what will you say?➤ 01:02:15 One-way intergalactic travel. Personal evolution: Ukraine is a canvas on which I want to paint something beyond beautiful.Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.

 In OVERTIME, we've got Lala Penaranda from Trade Unions for Energy Democracy to talk about how unions from the Global South are fighting climate change and fighting the bosses. We also take your calls, and you can leave us a voicemail at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dr. Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, explains what a new bill will change for private sector workers contractually required to retire at 65.

Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, discusses the ongoing uncertainty prompted by Donald Trump's threat to levy tariffs on imports from the EU.

Stephen Grootes discusses the implications of the unchanged repo rate with Zwelinzima Vavi, General Secretary at SA Federation of Trade Unions, as labour unions push for a shift in the South African Reserve Bank's monetary policy to stimulate economic growth. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk. There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.za Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newslettersThe Money Show is brought to you by Absa. Follow us on:702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's out of recession, but many Kiwis could take a while to feel better off. Our economy grew by 0.7% in the December quarter – surpassing all economists' expectations. But unemployment's expected to keep rising this year, and many households are still doing it tough. Council of Trade Unions Economist Craig Renney told Francesca Rudkin that confidence in the New Zealand economy is still lacking. He says that many people will need to feel the difference in their wallets in order to believe the economy is recovering. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean are joined by Litigation Partner, Richard McMeeken to discuss a recent case where the interpretation of a trade union's tweets led to a defamation action being brought by the employer in the context of a workplace dispute.

David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean are joined by Litigation Partner, Richard McMeeken to discuss a recent case where the interpretation of a trade union's tweets led to a defamation action being brought by the employer in the context of a workplace dispute.

Clement Manyathela hangs out with Zwelinzima Vavi, who is the General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions, to reflect on his life and career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Barry James Mitchell | NEHAWU Parliamentary Officer Trade unions, including COSATU, SAFTU & NEHAWU, are marching on March 12 to reject budget cuts and VAT hikes. They demand fair wages, higher taxes on the rich & protection of social grants. Africa Melane speaks to NEHAWU ahead of the budget speechSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is progress inevitable or is it something we have to fight for? In our latest LGBTQ+ History Month episode we look at the history of queer activism and the role played by trade unions. Plus we discuss how we can use this history to prepare us for the current climate of anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric that is growing in our society. We are joined by our chair Heather Paterson (she/her) - who has marched for many an LGBTQIA+ right in her lifetime - and Dave Pike (he/him) - who is part of the National Education Union. Our host is Fiona Moorcroft (she/her). This episode was produced in partnership with SAYiT - an LGBTQIA+ youth charity from South Yorkshire as part of their LGBTQ+ History Month activities. Get in touch with us at Proud Changemakers through our website or by email.

The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU, will today protest outside Parliament, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to unveil the country's first budget under the Government of National Unity. SAFTU has already rejected the budget, labeling it 'anti-poor' and disputing claims of a bloated public sector wage bill. For insight into the union's stance, Elvis Presslin spoke to SAFTU spokesperson, Newton Masuku

She says her government is delivering for workers, but Brooke Van Velden won't meet with the biggest worker organisation we have - the Council for Trade Unions …Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Send us a textThis was a video podcast which I had recorded previously and felt it was important to have it as a digital podcast.With the Global impact of Covid 19 many people are finding themselves, lost torn, betrayed, confused and angry by the government or the political system around them. Now is the time to join a Trade Union if you aren't a part of one because they are they to help and support you into having a voice. This is my personal story of how the NASUWT in the UK helped me find my voice. Can a union help you find yours to make a change?Support the showThank you for your support. Your host Miriam Khan @ Raise Your Vibes.

Big businesses want to scrap penalty rates and the right to disconnect claiming they are outdated. Some CEOs are even advocating for an Elon Musk-style ‘Deregulation Minister’ in Australia, but the Australian Council of Trade Unions is firmly against these changes. ACTU President Michelle O'Neil told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "We know who's leading this charge and it is those big businesses."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest unemployment figures were released last week, and now stand at 5.1% - this is the highest since September of 2020, and a number that has been steadily rising since 2022.  Economist and Policy Director at The New Zealand Council of Trade Union's Craig Renney says that there are much more complex and worrying numbers behind this number of 5%.  Producer Evie spoke to Renney about why our unemployment numbers continue to rise, how the government can help people get back into work and whether we're going to see an ease in these numbers anytime soon.

Buckle up, it looks like I might agree with a trade union. CTU policy director Craig Renney is worried about the same thing I am, and I think he is right to be worried. What he is worried about is the possibility that we will become a net exporter of population. Oh the irony that as an exporting nation, one of the growth industries is people. If you have followed the migration story these past few years a couple of large, and some would argue alarming, things have happened: 1) A huge number of people arrived. 2) A huge number of people have left. Things are sort of starting to settle. The arrival numbers are tailing off. But the departure numbers, although not breaking records the way they were, are still large. The key part of that numeric equation is we are at a tipping point. It is more than possible that if the arrival numbers drop just a bit more, but the departure bit doesn't stop, we will have more people leaving than arriving. We will be a net exporter of people. The really scary thing about that is the one in, one out idea isn't in and of itself a good thing if the “out” is a brain surgeon and the “in” is an uber driver. The overall picture, i.e. a shrinking population, is a disaster as well because for every person who thought too many arrived and they had no houses etc, having a shrinking population is as bad, if not worse. Reputationally it's catastrophic. We are the country no one wants to live in. That's not normally a portrait of a robust, successful, prosperous nation, is it? What it says is those looking to move here don't fancy it. They pick somewhere else. In the meantime, those already here look to leave for brighter, more appealing pastures. We are the ugly girl in the corner of the school dance. It's a reminder, as if we needed it, that this country has a series of problems of size and severity that we have not faced in many a long decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-pilot Halligan is joined by the highly qualified temporary co-pilot Tim Stanley whilst co-pilot Pearson is away from the rocket.Tim gives his take on the flurry of activity during Trump's first days in office and why he is frustrated with Keir Starmer's ‘outdated' ideas.Strapping into the rocket for a return mission this week is Mayor of Tees Valley, Ben Houchen, who beams in to give his verdict on the Labour Party and Reform, and why the Conservatives are the future of the Country.Also Liam delivers some harsh economic truths and Tim reveals a surprising talent with his impression of President Donald Trump.Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ |Read more from Tim: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/t/tf-tj/tim-stanley/ |Read Ben's letter to the Trade Unions concerning the UK Steel industry: https://x.com/BenHouchen/status/1842589896160202996/photo/1 |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zwelinzima Vavi is the General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions and he joins Dan Corder to express his view that the Zama Zama situation in Stilfontein resembles a massacreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and Neil McDonnell, CEO of the ISME, who represents Small and Medium businesses

Lainey Newman, co-author of Rust Belt Union Blues, joins the pod to shed light on how deindustrialization and globalization have weakened organized labor, particularly in regions like the Rust Belt. We discuss how these changes have left a void filled by conservative organizations and cultural movements, leading to a significant realignment of working-class voters towards the Republican Party. Lainey traces the peak of union influence in the 1950s to its gradual decline from the 1970s onward. We discuss the evolving relationship between unions and political parties, examining how cultural and identity-based issues have impacted voting behaviors and party alignments. From the friction within the Democratic Party's coalition over cultural issues to the unintended consequences of political strategies - were these dynamics inevitable or could have been foreseen and mitigated?From the fallout of not bailing out the steel industry in the 1970s to the perceived cultural and ideological challenges associated with figures like Kamala Harris, we discuss the long-term implications of these decisions on union and working class voters, and what the Democratic Party needs to do to win these voters back.-------------------------Follow Deep Dive:InstagramYouTube Email: deepdivewithshawn@gmail.com Music: Majestic Earth - Joystock

With a spike of flu cases across the country, is it time to increase paid sick leave. But in a time where remote working has become the norm, should people just opt to work from home. We discuss with Brenda Power, Columnist for Sunday Times and Irish Daily Mail and also Dr Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy and Employment Affairs at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

Owen Reidy, General Secretary, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, and Julie Galbraith, Head of Employment Law, Eversheds Sutherland discuss hybrid working in Ireland and the legislation around the right to request remote working.To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

From the BBC World Service: South Korea’s largest umbrella labor group, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, says its members will strike until President President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down. Plus, software companies in Pakistan are voicing concerns about unannounced government internet shutdowns, saying they cost about $1 million an hour. And Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will officially reopen tomorrow, five and a half years after a devastating fire.

From the BBC World Service: South Korea’s largest umbrella labor group, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, says its members will strike until President President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down. Plus, software companies in Pakistan are voicing concerns about unannounced government internet shutdowns, saying they cost about $1 million an hour. And Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will officially reopen tomorrow, five and a half years after a devastating fire.

As US companies race to stock up goods ahead of president-elect Trump's promised tariffs, Gene Seroka, the Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles shares how the port is handling the influx of shipments from China.In South Korea, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions has launched an indefinite strike, demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol step down over his martial law declaration.And in a cultural milestone, traditional Japanese rice wine Sake, has been officially recognised by the United Nations as an "intangible cultural heritage". We are joined throughout the programme by Tony Nash, CEO and Founder Complete Intelligence in the US and Jessica Khine, Head of Asia for Astris Advisory Japan in Malaysia.

Exporters from China, Canada, and Mexico are rushing to ship goods to the US following President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to impose new tariffs on the three countries on his first day in office.Syria's economy, devastated by over 13 years of war, is nearing collapse, with recent fighting, sanctions, and an earthquake worsening the crisis. The Syrian pound has plunged, driving up the cost of essential goods.And in South Korea, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions has launched an indefinite strike, demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol step down over his martial law declaration.

Owen Reidy, ICTU, discusses why private sector workers need pay rises in 2025.

Should the private sector increase salaries by 7%? We hear from the Irish Congress of Trade Union. Speaking to Pat this morning was Owen Reidy General Secretary of ICTU.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 4th of December and here are the headlines.The Congress delegation, led by Lok Sabha MPs Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, was stopped at the Gazipur Border today while on its way to violence-hit Sambhal. Constitution in hand, Rahul said, quote “I am ready to go alone to Sambhal with police, but I am not being allowed.” unquote. The district administration and police had already put up a blockade at the border to stop the delegation to Sambhal, where outsiders have been barred from visiting. Prohibitory orders are also in place in the district, where last week, several Samajwadi Party MPs were stopped from entering the district.The Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar Mahayuti alliance claimed a stake in forming the government with the Maharashtra governor today. Addressing the press conference, Fadnavis said, quote “CM is a technical post… a technical arrangement for us…we have always made decisions together and will continue to do so. We will work together to take Maharashtra to greater heights.” unquote. Meanwhile, the BJP core committee has endorsed Devendra Fadnavis for the Maharashtra Chief Minister's post. The nomination will now be laced before the state BJP legislative party, where newly elected 132 MLAs will have to endorse it. The Mahayuti government's swearing-in ceremony is set for 5th of December in the evening at Mumbai's Azad Maidan.Meanwhile, a man said to be a former militant Narain Singh Chaura attempted to fire at former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today when he was sitting on guard duty as part of his religious sentence outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Harpal Singh, ADCP, Amritsar Rural, said, quote “We had deployed security nearby. During this time, an individual attempted to create a disturbance but was unsuccessful. The accused has been taken into custody. Only after interrogation will we know the motive behind his actions.” unquote.The Andhra Pradesh government has suspended former Andhra Pradesh CID Additional Director General of Police and senior IPS officer N Sanjay after an inquiry by the Vigilance and Enforcement wing allegedly found him to have misappropriated Rs 1 crore when he was Director General of State Disaster Response and Fire Services. As CID chief, Sanjay, a 1996 batch officer, investigated some high-profile cases that included the alleged scam in the Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation in which TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu was made an accused. On 23rd of September last year, Sanjay oversaw the operation in which CID officers arrested Naidu at dawn at Nandyal.On the global front, a manic night played out in South Korea's capital Seoul with President Yoon Suk Yeol declaring a surprise martial law in the country, only to reverse it after overwhelming opposition to the move. Yoon, now cornered as he faces criticism from his own ranks, is staring at calls for resignation and impeachment. Opposition leaders and protesters held a rally at the National Assembly, holding placards demanding President Yoon to step down. The country's largest umbrella labour group, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, has decided to go on an indefinite strike till Yoon quits.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

EP 358 - We revisit our first chat with Steve Keen - author, friend of the podcast and the first economist to warn of the 2008 financial crash. Appropriately, given the COP29 was all about the money, we chat about how economists have totally trivialised the dangers of the climate crisis, and what that might mean for humanity.We also discuss why trade unions are a good thing for the economy and why corporate behaviour in the UK would be better if we followed Germany's model.Chapters:00:00 BWB with Prof. Steve Keen01:19 Meet Steve 03:21 The Frustration of Predicting Crises05:16 Climate Change and the Ozone Layer14:55 Trade Unions and Economic Theory18:46 Government's Role in Society22:57 Brexit and Business Bullshit26:58 Quickfire - Get to Know Steve28:39 Getting Fired and Office Politics31:45 Inspirational Teachers and Economics33:18 Critique of Economics and Climate Change37:08 Career Reflections and Advice43:31 Business or Bullshit Quiz!47:56 Pitching Ravel and Final Thoughtsbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - mail@businesswithoutbullshit.meBWB is powered by Oury Clark

Stephen Grootes speaks to Zwelinzima Vavi, the General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions  about his  personal stories of his first jobs, early money lessons, and his approach to managing finances."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Questions to Ministers DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on Government finances? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in all his Ministers? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? TANYA UNKOVICH to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcement has she made regarding funding for Hato Hone St John? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement that "Parties on this side of the House are backing the workers"; if so, how does the growing number of unemployed people reflect this? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Immigration: What recent announcement has she made about supporting high-skilled migrants and their families? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that there is a "workforce crisis" in the health sector; if so, what is he doing to stop doctors being tied up in paperwork as Health NZ cuts administration and advisory staff? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Police: Does he agree with the Bay of Plenty district commander's message to gangs yesterday that police "will find you and you will be held accountable for your destructive behaviour"; if so, why? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she agree with the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions that "This is the most anti-worker government that we've seen in decades"; if not, why not? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Minister of Police: Is he confident that bias and structural racism in the police force, as was found in the Understanding Policing Delivery report, has no influence on the conduct of police during raids in Maori communities, such as the raids in Opotiki yesterday? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: Does he stand by his answer to oral question No. 6 yesterday? LAN PHAM to the Minister for the Environment: Does she stand by her comment in the committee of the whole House yesterday that "I made it very explicit that this Government wants to see improvements in freshwater over time and that our Resource Management Act work will be towards that"?

SIPTU have today outlined a proposal for a new Transport Police pilot scheme. The scheme proposes recruiting 125 officers to be based in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. SIPTU Transport, Aviation, Energy and Construction Divisional Organiser, Adrian Kane tells us more.

This week on the Tuesday Wire For Dear Science this week, our expert Doctor Cushla McGoverin chatted to us about Monarch Butterfly Migration, Worms and Snails, and the Tasmanian Tiger genome.  In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire host Castor spoke to MP Katie Nimon about polling numbers and catering spending.  On the Green Desk, Jack Marshall heads to The Shed to talk to some tinkers.  And Producer Joel spoke to the President of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, Richard Wagstaff, about a nationwide hui occurring tomorrow over worker's concerns regarding legislation the government has implemented since forming a government last year.

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley's about-face on right to work is seen by some as a welcome shift toward pro-labor policy — and by others as election year pandering. In this episode, St. Louis and Missouri based union representatives share their thoughts on the U.S. Senate race in Missouri ahead of the Nov. 5 election..

With Phil Ní Sheaghdha, General Secretary with the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation

From today, Pasifika women are working for free. This is according to new data from the Council of Trade Unions which calculates the date each year, that women start working for free because of the gender pay gap. For all women compared to men - it's November 28, but for Pasifika women, compared to Pakeha men, it is today. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lisa Owen.

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On today's episode, ACT Party leader David Seymour is dismissing analysis from the Council of Trade Unions suggesting it will cost at least $4 million to progress the Treaty Principles Bill to a second reading, the head of the Accident Compensation Commission says proposed rises to levies are aimed at securing the scheme's long-term future, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have clashed in their only scheduled television debate before the US presidential election in November, and the government has announced it will launch an AI chatbot called Gov-GPT to give businesses easy access to information about the government.

In this episode of the IEA Podcast, join host Reem Ibrahim as she engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Kristian Niemietz and Tom Clougherty on pressing issues shaping contemporary political discourse. The trio delves into the concept of 'vibes-based' politics, exploring how superficial appeal often overshadows substantive policy discussions, particularly in areas like price controls and ticketing regulations. The conversation then shifts to the complex world of trade unions, examining their historical role, current challenges, and potential future directions. Drawing from a newly published book by Len Shackleton, the panel offers fresh perspectives on union dynamics in both public and private sectors, challenging common misconceptions about free-market views on organised labor. Lastly, the podcast tackles the persistent and worsening housing crisis in the UK. Revisiting Alan Evans' prescient 1988 book "No Room!, No Room!" the guests discuss how many of the issues identified decades ago remain unresolved, if not exacerbated. They explore the political and economic factors contributing to the crisis, including the contentious role of green belts and the broader implications for intergenerational equity and political alignments. We bring you a public affairs podcast with a difference. We want to get beyond the headlines and instead focus on the big ideas and foundational principles that matter to classical liberals. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe

  Thabo Shole-Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Lesiba Thobakgale, from the South African Police Union and Zanele Sabela, from the Congress of South African Trade Unions to discuss the role and relevance of unions in the countrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thabo Shole-Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela, speaks to Tsholofelo Bodlani, the DA Spokesperson on Communications and Digital Technologies and Newton Masuku, the Acting National Spokesperson of the South African Federation of Trade Unions about the state of the post office. The Post Office says if it does not receive a cash injection soon, it may be forced to liquidate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

133. Trade Union Congress 2024 If the trade unions were to take the first steps towards building a political alternative it could rapidly build into a mass force to challenge Labour, the populist and far right, and to fight for the socialist change we need. So far, the union leaders have stubbornly resisted such an initiative. But in this changed political landscape, more and more workers will inevitably come into direct conflict with Starmer's pro-capitalist government as it is compelled to attack them under the impact of economic crisis. Even those union leaders who are today buying into and sowing the illusions of Labour being the workers' friend will find it difficult to resist the impact of the stormy events to come. In this Episode of the podcast, Rob Williams, the socialist party's industrial organiser, discusses the upcoming Trade Union Congress which is taking place on the 8th-11th September in Brighton and what industrial and political strategy the Socialist Party is putting forward within the workers movement. To contact the Socialist Party about this podcast or to find out about becoming a member visit: www.socialistparty.org.uk Check out the Committee for a workers International, for analysis of world events, and for those listening in other parts of the world, get in touch to join the fight for socialism in your country, that's www.socialistworld.net Further reading Trade unions must fight New Labour austerity As things stand, Reeves is planning a ‘blood and tears' budget on 30 October. No extra money for local councils facing ‘bankruptcy' – sacking more workers and decimating more libraries, children's centres and other services. Nothing to resolve the crisis in the universities. Forcing more children into poverty by refusing to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The horror list goes on. But the message that union leaders should be taking from the first few weeks of this Labour government is that when working-class people organise and fight back through strike action they can win. If given a determined lead, workers in the public sector will be confident that they can fight to win increases that go much further towards restoring what they lost under austerity, while defending public services for everyone. https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/129342/28-08-2024/trade-unions-must-fight-new-labour-austerity/ The first lightning flashes – and what to do The summer riots have brought a new immediacy to the task facing the workers' movement of building a new, mass vehicle for its political representation, and the debate on the way to achieve this must be urgently stepped up. But to put things in proportion, just weeks into the new situation of a Starmer premiership, they are but the first lightning flashes of the wild and stormy weather to come which will further enormously develop the conditions needed to realise the goal. https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/129342/28-08-2024/trade-unions-must-fight-new-labour-austerity/

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a large protest in Jerusalem following the recovery of six hostages' bodies from Gaza.

Owen Reidy, General Secretary of ICTU, discusses the representative organisation's concerns over the 1.4 billion euro package of tax cuts signalled for Budget 2025.

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