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!
👷 Roadworks Update!
See below the latest info on upcoming roadworks. There will be traffic management in place, so please follow the directions of signage and workers on site. All work is weather permitting.
📌 Eastern Hutt Road
Sunday 16 to Tuesday 18 March (10pm-4am), northbound lanes between Pomare and Stokes Valley roundabouts closed. Detour via SH2 and Silverstream.
📌 Jackson Street / Richmond Street Intersection
Thursday 20 March (8am-4pm), road closed. Traffic can still travel in both directions along Jackson Street.
📌 Reynolds Street / Taine Street Intersection
Friday 21 March, road closure/detour
For the full list of roadworks, head to hutt.city/roadworks
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