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Proposed changes to ACC that would affect Support Staff

Following Government announcements on proposed changes to ACC, NZEI have prepared a submission to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee. There are significant implications for support staff if the changes come into effect. An increase to ACC levys will prove difficult let alone a change to how compensation is calculated. The proposal suggests compensation should be calculated on the previous 4 weeks' earnings, which for support staff will be problematic if an accident happens in the week following an unpaid term break. Further information on amendment bill.

NZEI Te Riu Roa's submission (0.1mb pdf)

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23:07:10

MR 2010/48 - Schools need resourcing and support to provide for high needs children

Many schools feel their hands are tied when it comes to providing for children with high special educational needs, according to NZEI.

Media Release (0.1mb pdf)

22:07:10

4MR 2010/47 - PPPs bring no benefits to education

NZEI there are no financial or educational benefits for New Zealanders in public private partnerships.

Media Release (0.1mb pdf)

21:07:10

MR 2010/46 - Early childhood centres need stable workforce, not trial periods

NZEI says using early childhood centres to promote trial periods of employment is ridiculous and bad for early childhood education.

19:07:10

MR 2010/45 - Fire at will Bill impacts on teacher recruitment and supply

The extension of the Government’s 90 Day Fire at Will Bill could have a devastating effect on teacher supply and staffing, according to the education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa.

Media Release (0.1mb pdf)

NZEI Submission 2006 (0.2mb pdf)

12:07:10

MR 2010/44 - Treasury papers expose government on early childhood cuts

NZEI says Treasury papers reveal that the Government was well aware that early childhood funding cuts would lead to increased fees for parents, but overall considered them low risk.

Media Release (0.1mb pdf)