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hand mirror Archive
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Why the National Party killed the pay-equity inquiries
The Herald online highlighted the issue; The Government has axed two investigations aimed at improving the pay of women as it tries to save money by controlling public sector salaries. State Services Minister Tony Ryall said the investigations would “generate an additional form of remuneration pressure that is unaffordable in the current economic and fiscal environment”. It’s the [...] read moreFebruary 21, 2009 10:11 am - 70 Comments -
Finally, some support for Country of Origin Labelling
I’ve just noticed on the Hand Mirror that at least one Labour Party candidate disagrees with his party’s policy on refusing people the right to know where their food comes from – Paul Chalmers from Whangarei: Question 10. Women do the vast majority of cooking and shopping, and increases in food prices are a burden borne [...] read moreOctober 15, 2008 3:42 pm - 11 Comments -
Blogs I like today
A few worthwhile reads from other blogs: Anna McM at the Hand Mirror continues a fascinating discussion on the value, or otherwise, of rugby. You’ll also want to read as background the Hand Mirror’s earlier pieces on the casual way our rugby media has brushed aside accusations of rape against the English rugby team as either [...] read moreJune 25, 2008 10:58 pm - 7 Comments
