Archive for August 2024

The AFL-CIO, the country’s major labor union federation, has put forward a much clearer and more compelling message, placing the blame for crippling price increases squarely on rapacious CEOs and their outlandish compensation. In its annual Executive Paywatch report, it finds that CEO pay at S&P 500 companies has actually increased 6 percent over the last year to an average of $17.7 million.

Auckland social service providers say they have been cut off at the knees by abrupt ends to their Oranga Tamariki funding, which they say will put vulnerable families at risk. Oranga Tamariki has discontinued funding to 190 providers, saying they are underperforming or are operating at surplus. A further 142 have had their funding reduced to align with service need.

Social worker Sze Lai-shan said most young people she encountered applying for public housing had a genuine need, either due to their family background or earning ability.

The North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) conducted the 2nd day of National Social Work Week on August 16.