Calling All Workers

A programme from the combined trade unions of Manawatu, looking at current issues affecting local workers.

Calling All Workers - Jon (E tū) presents a talk by Jane McAlevy

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

10-15
17:46

Calling All Workers - Jon (E tū) a year of genocide and excerpts from Noam Chomsky

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air. Today, Jon speaks to the anniversary of Oct 7th and presents two excerpts from ‘Requiem for the American Dream’, a documentary about renowned Jewish intellectual, Noam Chomsky. The track today is ‘Long Live Palestine’ by Lowkey

10-08
24:06

Calling All Workers - Jon and Gina (E tū) News stories and October 23rd

Jon and Gina (E tū) discuss recent news stories related to workers’ rights and what to expect at the Fight Back Together event on October 23rd. A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

10-01
27:10

Calling All Workers - Jon (E tū) and Heeni (Unite) - McDs and Heeni's Organiser Origins

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air. In this episode, Jon (E tū) and Heeni (Unite) discuss what it’s like organising at McDonald’s and Heeni’s organiser origin story. Look for Part 2 of Heeni’s story in the upcoming weeks.

09-24
27:02

Calling All Workers - Jon (E tū) talks about what unions can do to grow

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air. On this episode, Jon (E tū) discusses a few things unions can do to create and strength comradely bonds. Today’s tracks are by Sick of It All and Freddie McGregor.

09-17
21:45

Calling All Workers - Jon (E tū) talks Just Transition and Decent Work

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air. This Week: In this episode, Jon (E tū) discussed what a Just Transition is, why it’s necessary, and what the E tū Decent Work framework looks like. This week’s tracks are from Achitects and Crass.

09-10
25:08

Calling All Workers - Gina, Jon, and Heeni (E tū and Unite) - Right to Disconnect

We discuss the recent employment law changes in Australia around employees being able to ignore employer and work emails, calls, and texts in most cases and what this would look like in Aotearoa New Zealand. Today’s track is a spicy remix of Dolly Parton’s classic working class anthem, ‘9 to 5’.

09-03
26:18

Calling All Workers - Gina and Jon (E tū) Extreme Energy Costs Affecting Workers

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

08-27
27:26

Calling All Workers - Gina and Jon ETU Union Ownership

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

08-20
30:09

Calling All Workers - Ben and Zoe (TEU) - Adressing burnout beyond fruit bowls and FitBits

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

08-13
28:59

Calling All Workers - Tax with Glenn Barclay and John Shennan

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

08-06
26:41

Calling All Workers - Ben and Bron (TEU) - Women's Rights and Rainbow Rights are Worker’s Rights

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

07-30
29:18

Calling All Workers - Dion and Liam from First have a conversation

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

07-23
27:45

Calling All Workers - Gina and Jon (E tu) - Fight The Power, Get Angry

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

07-09
29:42

Jon (E tū) and Liam (FIRST) continue talking unions

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

06-18
30:28

Jon (E tū) and Liam (FIRST) talk organiser origins

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

06-11
32:16

Cam and Daniel (MTU)

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

06-04
27:52

Ben Schmidt on Case Law

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air. This Week: Tertiary Education Union Organiser Ben discusses the legislation and case law on fixed term employment agreements, a common issue for education unions.

05-14
25:58

Jon (E Tu) - Unionism 101: Capitalism

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air. This week local E tū organiser Jon continues the unofficial "Unionism 101" series with Capitalism, what it is, and why it sucks so badly.

05-07
21:31

Calling All Workers 30-04-2024 - Gina and Jon (E Tu) - Employment Relationships with employers

A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

04-30
28:00

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