Interesting piece by Mathew Hooton (yes, I know he has an agenda) in the paper today. Paints an ugly picture of the inner workings of the coalition. The Greens principles sacrificed on the altar of Winston.
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Interesting piece by Mathew Hooton (yes, I know he has an agenda) in the paper today. Paints an ugly picture of the inner workings of the coalition. The Greens principles sacrificed on the altar of Winston.
As expected, Joyce is going to be proven right https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/...ectid=12103577
...... but at least something is finally being done to address the building skills shortage, with subsidies being paid to encourage employers to take long term unemployed youths on apprenticeships. I just hope they've budgetted for the inevitable claims from other such groups, e.g. the present crop of low paid youths/apprentices.
Oh FFS why is she wearing a Hih viz jacket.
Its about time she got her had out ot the air head clouds. The first thing employers want from an 18 - 24 year old is the proven ability to turn up to work on time and work consistently the contracted number of hours. You woudlnt htink this woudl be a hard ask - but its something way beyond many of todays youtth - especially those at winz.
Lets say teh employer gets $1000 a month.
I bet an employer would much sooner have a 90 day trial period to see if the lazy layabout can turn up to work.
$1,000 isnt going to cut it. $2,500 legal fees from a lawyer to help defend a bogus Personal Grievance for wrong full dismissal. Biff in another $1500 for lost wages and $ 3,000 for Hurt and humiliation" and any smart employer isnt going to take the risk on these kids.
The kids don't need dignity . They need a kick up the bum and if they don't turn up for work they don't get the dole. Solved!
Edit: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/106...ignity-of-work
I did, quite a reaction, weird. Swearing , generalisations, laziness,negativity.I think its great myself, motivational confidence building, self esteem enhancing, helps some people from a negative idle, depressed space to a productive, self generating confident member of the workforce.
[QUOTE=minimoke;724080]Oh FFS why is she wearing a Hih viz jacket.
Perhaps because -
"The announcement took place at Downer Yard in Porirua, the civil works and engineering company's Wellington "super-site"
On a different note, the Labour Govts proposed changes to Local Govt. removing changes introduced by National are a backward step in my opinion.
I am convinced that the continual increases in Council rates and fees way above inflation is a major reason for price rises in general.
Restoring Local Govt. to their previous position is a mistake.
westerly
Our resident relentless negative poster, glass empty, huge chip on the shoulder of life. Is that your default position, i hope not mm, no way to live a life.:confused:
I think its a fantastic offering for young people who have lost their way and for business too, a win /win hopefully.
Young people get dole for work in new apprentice scheme