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!
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Kindness is at the heart of what we do. ❤️
This Random Acts Of Kindness Day we celebrate the everyday heroes in our community - our incredible volunteers. Thank you for making Wellington a kinder, more connected place!
Kiwirail don't care about our community. Ava bridge.
From Kiwirail. Received today February 10th.
Work on the Ava railway bridge is scheduled to begin later this month, meaning that the walkway will be closing from 24 February.
We’re mindful that the walkway is well used by the community. The upgrade to the bridge is essential and urgent, and involves replacing the sleepers that the walkway is attached to – to keep the rail bridge in good working order for commuter trains we have to do the maintenance work now.
We are continuing to talk with Hutt City Council and are open to replacing the walkway in the future in a way that is safe and compliant. Funding for a replacement would need to be sourced via Hutt City Council as KiwiRail is only funded for work on the rail corridor, and public walkways sit outside of that.
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So mindful that they didn't mention it in nearly ten months of chat with the council.
Ukulele Smile
I [C] always will remember your [G7] ukulele smile
Your ukulele smile, lovely [C] ukulele smile
When you can’t [C7] find a [F] pencil to write with
[C] Music makes the [G7] world go [C] round
[F] Black and red and
[C] Blue and green
[G7] Music makes the world go [C] round, round, round
[F] Writing a story to [C] tell our lives
I [G7] want to see your ukulele [C] smile
Oh I [F] want to see your [G7] ukulele [C] smile.
[C] I know a person who [G7] knows Jim’s wife
Say hello to Gail when you [C] see her
Gail likes [C7] cooking [F] anything that’s different
[C] Music makes the [G7] world go [C] round
I’m [F] over bakeries, that’s [C] in my past
[G7] Music makes the world go [C] round, round, round
[F] Scotch eggs are nice when they’re not [C] rolling about
I [G7] want to see your ukulele [C] smile
Oh I [F] want to see your [G7] ukulele [C] smile.
[Verse 1]
I [F] want to see your [G7] ukulele [C] smile. [****]
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