THE UNIONIST: KiwiSaver, Public Services, Work Rights and more

The Unionist this week covers the confusion surrounding the National Party's stance on KiwiSaver, the call from the public service union for a reality check on tax cuts and social spending, proposed new work rights covering meal and breastfeeding breaks and climate change. Story summaries are below, and visit this page for the full newsletter: http://union.org.nz/news/2008/the-unionist-kiwisaver-public-services-work-rights-and-more  

* Nats' KiwiSaver stance in question
The National Party's plans for KiwiSaver came under intense scrutiny this week, following differing statements from the party's industrial relations spokesperson and leader.

* Time for Answers on Where Tax Cuts Come From: PSA
The country’s largest union has issued a please explain to political parties, in an attempt to foster a more balanced debate about the impact of tax cuts on social spending.

* Work rights would be enhanced by meal and breastfeeding breaks
Increased provisions for meal and refreshment and breastfeeding breaks would continue to improve the rights at work for Kiwi workers, the Council of Trade Unions said yesterday.

* Time for industry to step up to the plate on climate change
The Council of Trade Unions this week called on industry to be more constructive on climate change issues.

Visit this page for the full newsletter: http://union.org.nz/news/2008/the-unionist-kiwisaver-public-services-work-rights-and-more  

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