by Kelly Teed, 17 June 2016, http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/health/asbestos-ban-a-long-time-coming/
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions says the Government’s ban on most asbestos importation is better late than never.
Environment Minister Nick Smith announced the ban earlier in the week.
CTU secretary, Sam Huggard said the ban has been a long time coming.
“Unions have been calling on this for a number of years. They’re following Australia’s lead and England’s lead. Those countries have moved ahead of New Zealand a long time ago.”
However, he said the Government “could have gone stronger” and banned all asbestos products.
Asbestos is one of the biggest causes of work-fatalities in New Zealand, causing lung cancer and other health problems.
20 February –
WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
“Every day, give everyone their due.
Every day should be Social Justice Day!
The only way”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the recommendations of the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry
against serious violations of protocols of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association.
Accept the National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
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February Observances
1-7 Feb: World Interfaith Harmony Week
01 Feb: World Wetlands Day
02 Feb: International Day of Human Fraternity
04 Feb: International Day of Zero Tolerance
for Female Genital Mutilation
11 Feb: International Day of Women and Girls
in Science
20 Feb: World Day of Social Justice
Monthly Observances:
National Health Insurance Month
Weekly Observances:
Week 1: National Awareness Week
for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
and Exploitation
Week 3: Public Administration Week
Daily Observances:
Feb 1 Constitution Day
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