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Otago Daily Times, Issue 26596, 20 October 1947, Page 3

m A MESSAGE TO UNIONISTS FROM UNIONISTS Why workers' compensation is best left with the insurance Company A Bill has been introduced by the Government to make Workers Compensation a State monopoly, but has your Union been consulted 7 Ours has not. The 2,000 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 the 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. Beina 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 or small, can be trusted for rapid, fair and courteous settlement of all compensation claims. “This Union heartilv 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. rT^Christmo* Se „sation«« Pre - HO HO During this month only any Lounge Suite in Drages' Store is yours for NO INTEREST and NO DEPOSIT! Illustrated are two popular Suites, but there are dozens of others to choose from. Hurry in and get first choice. -+-+■ Mm m toCJilti wmm - ■■ DERBY ■’ Independently-sprung front edges and fully sprung backs. Completely covered in Tapestry, Uncut Moquette or Genoa Velvet in various tonings. NO INTEREST NO DEPOSIT 10'- weekly ” CARLTON " Full sized, with sprung fluted back. Best coppered steel springs. Coverings: Rust, Green or Fawn Uncut Moquette. NO INTERESTNO DEPOSIT 17'6 weekly An efficient, specialised Mail Order Service is available for Country Customers. Just drop a line to Drages for prompt service. Guaranteed delivery—free freight. 'Dhaqes HOME CENTRE “ Where nicely furnished homes come from! ” 575 PRINCES and 232 GEORGE STS.

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