Why unions are making a comeback - and should you join one?

Are you a member of a union? 

In many industries, it’s not a question that gets asked much these days. The golden age of unions has long passed, and for many workers being a union member has become a foreign concept. 

But international trends suggest that’s about to change. Major corporations are publicly fighting to stop their workers unionising, while a wave of strike action is sweeping across the United Kingdom – and keeping the public onboard.  

So why are unions now coming back into fashion – and could this international trend hit New Zealand? 

Today, Professor Mark Harcourt, an expert in human resource management, joins Damien for a discussion about the state of New Zealand’s unions.  

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