Health and Safety

Side-steps? Health and Safety Regulation and Pike River

8 Jul 2011 - 14:31

Changes in mining health and safety regulations should not be overlooked by those inquiring into the Pike River disaster, says CTU Health and Safety Organiser Tina McIvor.
(Note: This article was first published in the January 2011 issue of Safeguard magazine.)

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Government’s zeal to privatise undermines ACC

21 Dec 2010 - 14:31

In announcing its ‘in-principle’ decision to allow employers to choose between ACC and private insurers the Government is ignoring the evidence, said the CTU today.

CTU President Helen Kelly said: “There are many reasons to oppose this privatisation of our wonderful scheme.

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Unions resolve to support mine inquiries

25 Nov 2010 - 12:23

The Council of Trade Unions paid tribute to the 29 Pike River miners at its National Affiliates Council (NAC) meeting in Wellington today.

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CTU reaction to Pike River Mine disaster

25 Nov 2010 - 10:41

The Council of Trade Unions expresses its shock and deep sadness at the news of the second explosion at Pike River Mine and the likelihood that none of the 29 trapped miners has survived.

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Model for ACC changes proves it is a recipe for disaster 1.10.10

1 Oct 2010 - 12:36

A Canadian experience rating scheme for accident compensation similar to the Government’s plans for ACC published today in the consultation paper, was proven to encourage the concealment and the playing down of accidents including thousands of amputations, fractures, dislocations and bad burns, revealed the CTU today.

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No breaks for workers from this Government 24.9.10

24 Sep 2010 - 16:37

Despite compelling submissions that the current right of workers to a rest and meal break should continue to form part of our basic labour rights, the Government is ploughing ahead with the Bill that will remove the right of workers to a tea and lunch break, said the CTU today.

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Youth Union Movement: Young driver legislation will do nothing 17.9.10

17 Sep 2010 - 12:27

The youth union movement, Stand Up, is calling on the Government to invest in professional driving training, to help save lives on New Zealand roads.

Stand Up Spokesperson James Sleep says the Land Transport Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament last night is a knee-jerk response to an issue that requires more in-depth action.

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Unions respond to concerns in earthquake aftermath 6.9.10

6 Sep 2010 - 13:37

Helen Kelly, CTU President, said today that unions will work with government, business and the community in response to the earthquake in Canterbury.

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No respect for workers in rest breaks Bill 5.8.10

5 Aug 2010 - 10:15

The Government is putting business interests before workers’ health and safety and dignity by rolling back the Rest and Meal Breaks legislation introduced just last year, the CTU told Select Committee today. The wellbeing and fair treatment of thousands of workers are at risk by removing the right of workers to take reasonable breaks during their working day.

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ACC experience rating will harm worker safety

14 Jul 2010 - 17:16

The Government’s introduction of experience rating for employers’ ACC levies is preparing the work account for privatisation, said the Council of Trade Unions today.

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