Stupid Westwave
On Friday the adult pools were closed to the public with a huge children's event. The leisure/kids area had reached full capacity and the usual sign was out front advising of no further admissions. The wave was operating so no possibility of adult lane-type swimming. My question is why did they accept our payments at reception, allow entry only for us to ascertain there would be no swimming available and returned to reception for refunds and we left. I asked (or suggested) maybe they put a sign outside (they have a big whiteboard) and perhaps limit entry to the closed areas but that was met with silence and a silly smile. I don't know if it was announced on the website, I didn't look to be honest but that's not the point. What were we paying for....to stand in the corridor or use the bathroom?
What workplace change would you like to see most?
This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.
As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.
Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!
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