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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22464, 20 October 1947, Page 2

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A Message to Unionists from Unionists WHY WORKERS' COMPENSATION IS BEST LEFT WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANIES A Bill has been introduced by the Government to make Workers' Compensation a state monopoly. But has your Union been consulted? Ours has not. The two thousand members of the New Zealand General Insurance Industrial Union of Workers issue the following statement: “We believe that you, the workers of New Zealand, will gain nothing from Workers’ Compensation insurance being made a state monopoly. You will lose much. “If one office, Government or otherwise, were to attempt to settle all workers’ claims, serious delays must occur. This is happening now in South Africa where the slowness of settlement is a public scandal. “As workers in the insurance industry in New Zealand we know that the present set-up is working well—and working fast. Nobody has to queue up as a ‘petitioner,’ but receives prompt settlement direct from the companies or through his or her employer. Being in competition, the companies are on the alert to give good service. If an employer sees his worker not getting a square deal, he can switch from one company to another. Under a monopoly these incentives are lacking; employers would be both less able and less inclined to take an interest in their workers’ claims. “Under suitable government supervision of rates of premium, the present system will continue to give satisfaction. In our considered opinion the 43 insurance companies in New Zealand, with branches and agencies in every town, large and small, 'can be trusted for rapid, fair and courteous settlement of all compensation claims. “This Union heartily supports the proposed increases in benefits, but strenuously opposes the creation of a monopoly. “Your Union should discuss this matter immediately with the sole aim of retaining for you and fellow unionists the fair, efficient and speedy administration of the Workers’ Compensation Act.”