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A programme from the combined trade unions of Manawatu, looking at current issues affecting local workers.
Calling All Workers
English, General Consumer Advice, 1 season, 49 episodes, 22 hours, 48 minutes
Calling All Workers
English, General Consumer Advice, 1 season, 49 episodes, 22 hours, 48 minutes
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.
10/15/2024 • 17 minutes, 46 seconds
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
10/8/2024 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
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.
10/1/2024 • 27 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
9/24/2024 • 27 minutes, 2 seconds
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.
9/17/2024 • 21 minutes, 45 seconds
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.
9/10/2024 • 25 minutes, 8 seconds
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’.
9/3/2024 • 26 minutes, 18 seconds
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.
8/27/2024 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds
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.
8/20/2024 • 30 minutes, 9 seconds
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.
8/13/2024 • 28 minutes, 59 seconds
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.
8/6/2024 • 26 minutes, 41 seconds
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.
7/30/2024 • 29 minutes, 18 seconds
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.
7/23/2024 • 27 minutes, 45 seconds
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.
7/9/2024 • 29 minutes, 42 seconds
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.
6/18/2024 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
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.
6/11/2024 • 32 minutes, 16 seconds
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.
6/4/2024 • 27 minutes, 52 seconds
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.
5/14/2024 • 25 minutes, 58 seconds
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.
5/7/2024 • 21 minutes, 31 seconds
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.
4/30/2024 • 28 minutes
Calling All Workers 23-04-2024 - Jon, Gina, Sam, and Amber (E Tu) - Upcoming events and May Day
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’s episode is hosted by Jon, Gina, Sam, and Amber from the E tū union. It’s about upcoming events in Palmerston North and Wellington for Workers’ Memorial Day and May Day.
4/23/2024 • 32 minutes, 1 second
Calling All Workers 16-04-2024 - Andy (PPTA) and Josh (FIRST) - Workers' 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. This week: Andy (PPTA) and Josh (FIRST) discuss workers' rights in the workplace, why they're worth defending against the current Government's attacks on working people, and where to find out more info.
4/16/2024 • 31 minutes, 39 seconds
Calling All Workers 02-04-2024 - Dean Hyde (E Tu) - Overview of unionism, upcoming law changes
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.
4/2/2024 • 27 minutes, 42 seconds
Calling All Workers 19-03-2024
John Shennan interviews Viv Porzsolt and Katrina Michell-Kouttab on Palestine.
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.
3/19/2024 • 28 minutes, 2 seconds
Calling All Workers 05-03-2024 - Dion on 1970s Unionism, Alan Miller's Eulogy, and more
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.
3/5/2024 • 29 minutes, 48 seconds
Calling All Workers 20-02-2024 - Jon and Gina (E Tu) - Unionism 101
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.
2/20/2024 • 29 minutes, 46 seconds
Calling All Workers 06-02-2024 - Jon (E Tū) - Te Tiriti and Unionism
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.
2/6/2024 • 18 minutes, 54 seconds
Calling All Workers 30-01-2024 - John Shennan with Lorna Johnson - Unions Connect With Local Govt
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.
1/30/2024 • 28 minutes, 39 seconds
Calling All Workers 23-01-2024 - John Shennan on Palestine
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.
1/23/2024 • 27 minutes, 22 seconds
Calling All Workers 02-01-2024 - John Shennan w Craig Rennie on Economics
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.
1/2/2024 • 27 minutes, 55 seconds
Calling All Workers 19-12-2023 - John Shennan w Richard Wagstaff on FPAs
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.
12/19/2023 • 26 minutes, 31 seconds
Calling All Workers 05-12-2023 - Jon and Gina (E Tū) - Our origin stories
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.
12/5/2023 • 30 minutes, 11 seconds
Calling All Workers 21-11-2023 - Jon and Gina (E Tū) - What the election means for 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.
11/21/2023 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
Calling All Workers 07-11-2023 - Dion Martin - Palestine, Myanmar, music from Don Franks
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.
11/7/2023 • 26 minutes, 15 seconds
Calling All Workers 24-10-2023 - John Shennan with John Barclay - Tax
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.
10/24/2023 • 31 minutes, 50 seconds
Calling All Workers 10-10-2023 - Jon Pawson and Gina Williams (E Tū)
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 episode, Jon Pawson and Gina Williams (E Tū) discuss equal pay, FPAs, and the election.
10/10/2023 • 28 minutes, 2 seconds
Calling All Workers 26-09-2023 - Lawrence with Ben on TEU
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.
9/26/2023 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
Calling All Workers 12-09-2023 - Jon Pawson Election Misinfo and Good Music
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.
9/12/2023 • 28 minutes, 53 seconds
Calling All Workers 18-07-2023 Jon Pawson (E Tū) - Equal pay for care and support workers, Fair pay agreements, The election, Better taxes for a better future
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.
7/18/2023 • 26 minutes, 51 seconds
Calling All Workers 27-06-2023 - Cathy King and Liam Rutherford (NZEI)
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.
6/27/2023 • 29 minutes, 52 seconds
Calling All Workers 09-05-2023 - Excerpt from May Day 2023
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.
5/9/2023 • 28 minutes, 9 seconds
Calling All Workers 18-04-2023 - Vivienne Porzsolt on Palestine
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.
4/18/2023 • 27 minutes, 54 seconds
Calling All Workers 28-02-2023
Dion Martin interviews Gerard Hehir, one of 2 Unions Manawatu/Whanganui representatives on the RSLG - Regional Skills Leadership Group. Gerard is also Assistant Secretary, Unite Union
Topics are: RSLG and Unite Unions work on FPA (Fair Pay Agreements)
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.
2/28/2023 • 30 minutes, 24 seconds
Calling All Workers 31-01-2023 - John Shennan with Tangi Utikere
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.
1/31/2023 • 29 minutes, 33 seconds
Calling All Workers 17-01-2023 - What have strikes achieved?
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.
1/17/2023 • 29 minutes, 58 seconds
Calling All Workers 03-01-2023 - Lorna Johnson
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.
1/3/2023 • 30 minutes, 3 seconds
Calling All Workers 20-12-2022 - Cybele Locke
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.
12/20/2022 • 30 minutes, 18 seconds
Calling All Workers 15-11-2022 - Gerard Unite Union - Fair Trade Agreements - Hospitality
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.
11/15/2022 • 27 minutes, 55 seconds
Calling All Workers 18-10-2022 - Cam on Inflation and pay increases
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.
10/18/2022 • 33 minutes, 26 seconds