Show Notes
Episode 107 gets straight into workers, immigration, minimum wage and a few proper unexpected moments along the way.
Gerard Hehir from Unite Union joins us to talk about what Kiwi workers are actually dealing with right now. Gerard is Unite’s assistant national secretary and we get into wages, job security, worker rights and where he thinks the pressure is coming from for everyday people.
Then Bernadette Soares joins us to talk through New Zealand First’s newly announced immigration policy, including cutting non essential immigration, longer pathways to permanent residence and citizenship, tougher deportation settings and the proposed cap on resident visas.
Tama Singh then jumps in for a surprise chat with Bernadette and things open up into a wider conversation about immigration, New Zealand, politics and where the country is heading.
David Seymour joins us later for his regular segment to talk about ACT’s new small business policy, including the proposal to freeze the adult minimum wage for three years.
And of course David couldn’t leave without roasting me about not having a job 😂
Workers, immigration, wages, politics, random crossovers and plenty of shit talking.
Shubz Says So Episode 107.
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