Downer Group NZ plans to cut its power workforce by 12% due to shareholder pressure, raising concerns about infrastructure and worker well-being.
Downer Group NZ plans to cut its power workforce by 12% due to shareholder and investor pressure, raising concerns about the impact on infrastructure and worker well-being. Critics argue the competitive contracting model, leading to a less cohesive approach to infrastructure, poses risks to New Zealand's power networks. The union E tū warns of potential longer wait times for power outages and safety concerns.
July 17, 2024
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