Centre for Labour, Employment and Work. Seminar Proceedings

Permanent URI for this collectionhttps://ir.wgtn.ac.nz/handle/123456789/32622

Seminar proceedings from the Centre for Labour, Employment, and Work.

Browse

Now showing 1 - 20 of 32

Open Access
Unemployment and inflation
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1983) Brosnan, Peter
This is the second of two papers which set out to explain basic economic issues to industrial relations practitioners. Unlike the previous paper, Economics: some introductory topics, which covered a range of issues, this paper discusses two topics only: employment and inflation. These issues, which belong to what is sometimes called macroeconomics, are very pertinent topics at the present time. The presentation here avoids the abstract algebra frequently found in macroeconomic textbooks; instead the concepts are presented in numerical examples. The other major difference from the macroeconomic textbooks is that this paper gives wage rates, and levels of output a central place in the analysis. The examples presented here do illustrate the major features of the economy but they have been made as simple as possible - all unnecessary detail is cut away. We start with some very simple examples then slowly add government spending, taxes, exports and imports, etc. By starting with the simple example and adding each additional.detail, step by step, we get to see the effect each of these has on the economy.
Open Access
Economics: some introductory topics
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1983) Brosnan, Peter
The days when industrial relations was considered a branch of economics thankfully have passed. But nevertheless, there is a strong relationship between the industrial relations and economic systems. The economy, and the Government's attempts at managing it, impose constraints upon the industrial relations system. At the same time, the industrial relations system, in determining wage rates and conditions of work, affects the economy. This is the first of two papers which are designed to help industrial relations practitioners and students gain an insight into some aspects of economics. This paper presents some basic concepts: the working of markets, supply and demand, the pricing of industrial products, foreign trade, money, and Gross Domestic Product. These concepts are basic to a study of the labour market and to the issues of employment and inflation. The latter two topics are discussed in the subsequent Seminar Working Paper No. 9 Unemployment and inflation. The labour market will be discussed in a later volume. The issues in this paper are presented as simply as possible. Some may say that complicated issues have been oversimplified, our aim however is to introduce concepts. It is hoped that this introduction will provide further discussion of the issues. Take your time over each section and master the main ideas before you move on to the next section. Each section has a number of review questions at its conclusion; answers are provided at the end of the paper so you can check your understanding.
Open Access
Industrial relations in the public sector
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1982) Randle, D. N. L.
This paper has been written primarily for students enrolled in the Certificate course in Industrial Relations offered by the Industrial Relations Centre of Victoria University. It is therefore aimed at a readership which needs to have a basic understanding of industrial relations in the Public Sector. In the interests of simplicity and brevity much of the detail has been omitted as have comments on ambiguous or contentious aspects of the topic. The paper is not intended to be a definitive statement on the subject but rather an introduction to the basic elements of what is a complex matter.
Open Access
What is industrial relations?
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1976) Young, Frederick John Lenane
This paper has been prepared in response to requests for an introductory statement regarding the nature and scope of industrial relations. It aims to create an awareness of the fact that industrial relations involves more than wage-fixing and industrial conflict. It employs the ·concept of an industrial relations system to demonstrate complexities and wider issues. To bring matters close to home, appropriate New Zealand examples and illustrations have been used where relevant.
Open Access
Trade unions and industrial relations in New Zealand
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1971) Keating, Edwin Joseph
Industrial relations involves primarily group relationships and we usually think of it as something on an industry-wide front. But on both sides the groups begin with the individual enterprise and its community of people. To get to the heart of industrial relations, therefore, we have first to consider people in their work situations. We can understand the way they organise themselves, and the way they behave or express themselves through organisation, only if we understand their backgrounds and circumstances and the things that create attitudes, produce reactions, and give shape and quality to associations within the workplace and beyond it.
Open Access
The Employment Relations Bill: seminar proceedings
(Industrial Relations Centre, 2000)
Employment Relations Bill seminar, Te Papa, 7 April 2000. Ministerial address to the Employment Relations Bill seminar / Margaret Wilson -- The good faith requirement in the Employment Relations Bill / Gordon Anderson -- Bargaining and bargaining structure under the proposed new legislation / Christine French -- New institutions: functions and powers under the new legislation / Peter Kiely -- Panel discussion / Godron Anderson -- Panel discussion / Christine French -- Panel discussion / Peter Kiely -- Panel discussion / Pat Walsh
Open Access
The Employment Relations Act (2000) one year on
(2001)
Collective bargaining trends: an analysis of the first year's agreements / Pat Walsh -- Collective bargaining trends: an analysis of the first year's agreements / Glen Thickett -- Collective bargaining trends: an analysis of the first year's agreements / Raymond Harbridge -- Unions, union membership and new unions / Robyn May -- Unions, union membership and new unions / Peter Kiely, Peter Gunn -- Case law: A summary of developments
Open Access
Industrial relations in New Zealand: where now?: proceedings of the 25th Anniversary Seminar of the Industrial Relations Centre, held at Victoria University of Wellington, 14 November 1995
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1996) Hince, Kevin
Keynote address / Max Bradford -- Industrial relations in New Zealand -retrospect and prospect: a personal view / Kevin Hince -- The view from the New Zealand Employers Federation / Anne Knowles -- The view from the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions / Peter Harris -- Employment law and specialist employment institutions in prospect / Thomas Goddard -- Alumnus view 1 / Ian Powell -- Alumnus view 2 / Graeme Norton -- Alumnus view 3 / Sue Christie -- Alumnus view 4 / Gay Simpkin -- Alumnus view 5 / Bryan Wadsworth -- Alumnus view 6 / Sharon KInsey -- Alumnus view 7 / Mike Feely -- Closing remarks / F.J.L. Young -- Industrial relations in Fiji: where now? / Jo Nacola
Open Access
Voluntary unionism: proceedings of a seminar, 5 October 1983, Wellington
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1983) Brosnan, Peter
Conference papers on voluntary trade union membership in New Zealand - papers include an international comparison, the history of trade unionism in New Zealand, as well as presenting the government attitude, management attitudes and trade union attitudes. References. Conference held in Wellington 1983 Oct 5. Contents: Voluntary and involuntary unionism / Charles McCarthy -- Union membership policy in New Zealand, 1894-1982 / Pat Walsh -- Reasons for voluntary unionism in 1983 / J. B. Bolger -- Implications of voluntary unionism, the employers' perspective / J. W. Rowe -- Implications of voluntary unionism, the union perspective / K. G. Douglas.
Open Access
Three views of the New Zealand system of industrial relations: papers presented to members of the American Association of Arbitrators
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1982) Young, Frederick John Lenane
The three papers contained in this volume of proceedings were presented to members of the American Association of Arbitrators who came to New Zealand in May 1981. Apart from visiting with the main actors in the system of industrial relations, the delegation spent 12 May 1981 attending a seminar at Victoria University of Wellington. This seminar was offered by the university's Industrial Relations Centre in association with the New Zealand Department of Labour ..." - Introduction (page ii). Contents: The resolution of industrial disputes in New Zealand / W. R. Grills - The role of government in the New Zealand system of industrial relations / D. J. Martin - A critique of the conciliation and arbitration system / P. J. Walsh.
Open Access
The future of wage fixing: proceedings of a seminar, 9 March 1983, Wellington
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1983) Brosnan, Peter
Keynote address - Approaching the hedgehog : an orbit of difficulties / F. J. L. Young -- A private sector employer view / M. R. Bradford -- Comment on "a private sector employer view" / P. L. Conway -- A private sector union view / K. G. Douglas -- Comment on "a private sector union view" / R. G. Tweedie -- A state sector union view /K. Bunker -- Comment on "a state sector union view" / C. P. Daly -- A state sector employer view / D. Swallow -- Comment on "a state sector employer view" / C. M. Clark -- A mediator's view / G. M. Teen -- Comment on "a mediator's view" / R. J. Harbridge
Open Access
Proceedings of a seminar: the changing environment of work
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1977)
Two papers and a case study on new ideas in industrial relations and management. Includes bibliographical references. Introduction / F.J.L. Young -- The changing environment of work / Bjørn Gustavsen -- A critique of worker participation in New Zealand / David Smith -- The Norsk Hydro Fertiliser case study / E. Thorsrud
Open Access
Proceedings of a university staff seminar on organization studies : research on organizations, problems, methods and data
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1977)
Liberation of work and the role of social research / Bjørn Gustavsen -- Behavioural perspectives on the New Zealand meat industry / J. H. K. Inkson -- The action research approach to planned change / David S. Smith -- Commentary / J. H. Robb -- Commentary / I. C. Bray -- Commentary / B. D. Jamieson
Open Access
Proceedings of a seminar on hours of work
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1973) Young, F. J. L.
The law on hours of work / H. Duncan -- New Zealand's 40-hour 5-day week: its economic and social impact / C. A. Blyth -- Commentaries / W. W. Knox -- Commentaries / G. Kelly -- Overtime in the New Zealand and overseas environments / P. J. Luxford, W. J. Knox, F. J. L. Young -- Shiftwork in the new technology / F. Conlon, L. B. Swan, G. Shouksmith -- Developments in New Zealand in respect of 4-day week and flexible working hours / J. Scott -- The social implications of a shorter working week / J. H. Robb -- Overseas experience with the shorter working week / J. B. Ferguson -- Prospects for the sorter week in New Zealand / B. Spence, D. B. McDonald -- Prospects for flexible working hours in New Zealand / K. W. J. Deal, S. Davies
Open Access
Occupational safety and health: proceedings of a seminar held at James Cook Hotel, Wellington, November 1985
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1985) Hince, Kevin
Opening address / Mr F. Gerbic, M.P., Chairman, Parliamentary Select Committee on Labour -- Keynote address / Mr B.Powell, Chief Executive, Australian Chamber of Manufactures -- The FOL/CSU perspective : part I / Ms S. Iversen, Research Officer, New Zealand Federation of Labour -- The FOL/CSU perspective : part II / Mr R. Wilson, Assistant Secretary, National Union of Railwaymen -- The problems of the small workplace / Associate Professor W. Glass, Department of Preventative and Social Medicine, University of Otago -- An employers perspective / Mr R. Pedder, Executive Officer, Employers Association Training Board -- An Accident Compensation Corporation perspective / Mr J. Oliver, General Manager (Policy and Programmes), Accident Compensation Corporation
Open Access
Proceedings of a seminar new technologies and industrial relations
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1980) Young, Frederick John Lenane
The acceleration of technological change : its implications for employment & industrial relations / G.W. Ford -- Commentators / B.A.M. Moon, David Imray -- The employers' response / W.A. Poole -- The trade union response / John Slater -- A view from America / Morris Weisz -- How Norway is coping with the chips / J.F.L. Young -- List of participants & sponsoring organisations.
Open Access
National incomes policy: proceedings of a seminar
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1982) Walsh, Pat
Incomes policy : the international experience / Barry Hughes -- Incomes policy in New Zealand / Gary Hawke -- Incomes policy in New Zealand : a commentary / John Martin -- Incomes policy : the present situation / Jas McKenzie -- The present situation : a commentary / Peter Brosnan -- Future options : a private sector view / Graham List -- Future options / Peter Harris -- Future options : a commentary / Alf Kirk -- Future options : a commentary / Bill Poole.
Open Access
Industrial relations: the green paper: proceedings of a seminar held at James Cook Hotel, Wellington, 11 April 1986, Carter-Holt Pavilion, Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland, 18 April 1986
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1986) Hince, Kevin
Industrial relations: a framework for review. The Industrial Relations Centre conducted seminars in Wellington, Auckland, Invercargill and Hamilton. The role of the seminars was to inform, to bring issues into the public gaze, and to contribute to the debate. The seminars were not policy making meetings, but were seen as an aid to facilitate individuals contributing to policy formulation in their own organisations, and hence in government.
Open Access
Industrial relations: issues of concern: proceedings of a seminar for practitioners of industrial relations, Nelson 6, 7 March 1983, Whangarei 13, 14 March 1983, Tauranga 27, 28 March 1983
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1983) Harbridge, Raymond J.
The state of the unions / K.G. Douglas -- Issues of concern to employers / M.R. Bradford -- Are wages too high? / B. Easton -- Bargaining with change : facing up to the changing pressures on unions in the 1980's / R.J. Campbell.
Open Access
Industrial relations: insights and directions: proceedings of a seminar for practitioners of industrial relations, West Coast, March 15, 1982, Timaru, March 29, 30, 1982
(Industrial Relations Centre, 1982)
The state of the unions / K.G. Douglas -- The state of the employers / M.R. Bradford -- The state and industrial relations / F.J.L. Young -- Unemployment in New Zealand / G.R. Hawke.