ACC medical advisors start rolling strikes tomorrow – Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“ACC medical advisors are poised to walk off the job tomorrow because they’ve had a gutsful of their employer’s cavalier…
Month: July 2018
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Rail workers slam KiwiRail as “green-washing hypocrites”
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union says its members are laughing at the idea KiwiRail belongs in a ‘Climate Leaders…
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MPI whitewash leaves a dirty stain on NZ’s reputation – SAFE
SAFE is outraged to learn that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has, yet again, let animals down by giving…
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Population transfer and refugees – Palestine Human Rights Campaign
Population transfer and refugees On 13 July, United Nations Member States (the United States excepted) agreed to an all-encompassing Global…
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Substantial review of local government funding welcome – Local Government NZ
Substantial review of local government funding welcome and needed Local Government New Zealand is pleased with the terms of reference…
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Tuesday 17th July 2018
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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How should new Government deal with wave of industrial actions?
Ineffective Union Leadership + self-saucing member militancy on social media = bad times for Jacinda.
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Dr Liz Gordon – Custodial alternatives to prison for women
There is a mountain of good research evidence that placing women in prison causes undue harm to their families and children. Most children end up living with extended family (few are looked after by the father), often grandparents. The children are often traumatised. There is little therapy, counselling or other support for the children. They are vulnerable to poor health outcomes and poor education outcomes.
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GUEST BLOG: Hone Harawira – Celebrate the Legends
Hone Harawira is the leader of the MANA Movement and is currently touring Native American meetings.
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GUEST BLOG: Arthur Taylor – RESPECT
I’ve found officers who start off treating inmates with a modicum of respect have the least trouble with them, and it helps with the inmates’ rehabilitation.