Action plan good news for women workers

The PSA is pleased to see the Government is taking a whole-of-government approach towards improving the circumstances of New Zealand women in its Action Plan for New Zealand Women and welcomes the initiatives outlined in the Plan, PSA national secretary Brenda Pilott said today.

“Improving the economic independence of women; achieving greater work-life balance for families; and improving the well-being and quality of life of New Zealand women will benefit New Zealand as a whole.”

“Initiatives such as pay and employment equity; improved access to childcare; and extending the paid parental leave scheme are great news for women in the workforce. None of the initiatives can be taken on their own, but taken together – and with a co-ordinated and concerted commitment from government, unions, and employers - they will make a real difference to the circumstances of New Zealand women.”

Brenda Pilott said the PSA believed the Action Plan, combined with other policies being implemented by the Government, would lead to a fairer society and more dynamic economy.

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Gordon Campbell: On the Sony cyber attack

Given the layers of meta-irony involved, the saga of the Sony cyber attack seemed at the outset more like a snarky European art film than a popcorn entry at the multiplex.

Yet now with (a) President Barack Obama weighing in on the side of artistic freedom and calling for the US to make a ‘proportionate response’quickly followed by (b) North Korea’s entire Internet service going down, and with both these events being followed by (c) Sony deciding to backtrack and release The Interview film that had made it a target for the dastardly North Koreans in the first place, then ay caramba…the whole world will now be watching how this affair pans out. More>>