Peter Conway
For Pete and Mervyn's Sake - New Horizons goes political
William Dart takes a brief look at Kiwi political songs, including some songs from the archives by Mervyn Thompson, and a tribute CD to union man and songwriter Peter Conway called 'For Pete's Sake'… Audio
For Pete and Mervyn's Sake - New Horizons goes political
William Dart takes a brief look at Kiwi political songs, including some songs from the archives by Mervyn Thompson, and a newish tribute CD to union man and songwriter Peter Conway called For Pete's… Audio
For Pete's Sake - the political songs of Peter Conway
For Pete's Sake - the political songs of Peter Conway. An album to celebrate the life and songwriting of Pete Conway. Audio
Business NZ mourns Peter Conway
Business New Zealand has paid tribute to the former union leader, Peter Conway. Audio
Insight for 4 May 2014 - Tax Fit for the Future
Philippa Tolley explores whether the tax system needs a revamp to meet the challenges of the future. Audio
NZ government misguided on Fiji elections - UFDF
UFDF says New Zealand government's view that Fiji elections will be free and fair is misguided. Audio
Minimum wage will rise by 50 cents
The minimum wage will rise to $14.25 an hour in April, an increase of 50 cents. Audio
Unions call for investigation into Fiji labour rights
International unions are calling for a UN investigation into Fiji's labour rights, following the Sheraton strikes in Nadi. Audio
Criticism mounts over Bangladeshi ferry build
Criticism of the Government is mounting for getting a ferry built in Bangladesh instead of New Zealand. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade commissioned the aid-funded ferry for the territory of… Audio
Outspoken for 8 January 2014: Asset Sales
Economic correspondent Patrick O'Meara investigates asset sales with Milford Asset Management's executive director, Brian Gaynor; the secretary of the Council of Trade Unions Peter Conway; and New… Audio
Positive terms of trade figures yet to take effect
New Zealand's purchasing power is at its highest level in 40 years - but that's not showing up as more jobs and higher pay just yet. Audio
RBNZ urged to link interest rates to unemployment target
Unions say the Reserve Bank should follow its British and American counterparts and link interest rate rises with falls in unemployment. But business and some economists disagree, saying it's not… Audio
Tougher action on exploitation of migrants welcomed
Trade unions, migrant organisations and employer groups have welcomed moves by the Government to impose harsher penalties on employers who exploit migrant workers. Audio
Trade unions say legislation allowing strike breakers draconian
Trade unions say legislation allowing the use of strike breakers is draconian and will destroy collective bargaining, reduce wages and give all power to the employer. Audio
NZ and Aus unions launch campaign to alert Fiji travellers
Trade Unions in NZ and Australia have launched a campaign to tell tourists about Fiji's political situation, but they've been accused of harming families in Fiji. Audio
NZ and Aussie unions launch campaign to alert Fiji travellers
Trade Unions in NZ and Australia have launched a campaign to tell tourists about Fiji's political situation, but they've been accused of harming families in Fiji. Audio
New Zealand and Australian unions seek to alert Fiji travellers
Trade Unions in NZ and Australia have launched a campaign to tell tourists about Fiji's political situation, but they've been accused of harming families in Fiji. Audio
Peter Conway and Kim Campbell debate immigrant exploitation
The Secretary of the Council of Trade Unions, Peter Conway, and the Chief Executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association, Kim Campbell, debate immigrant workforce exploitation in New… Audio
Petrol tax to keep government in surplus
The Treasury yesterday cut its predictions for growth in 2014 and 2015, a move which could have put Government plans for a 2015 surplus on hold were not for a new petrol tax which will add… Audio
Changes to employment laws will hurt workers, union says
Unions say planned changes to employment laws will strip rights from New Zealand's most vulnerable workers. Audio