Compulsory arbitration in New Zealand : the first forty years / James Holt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Holt, James, 1939-1983.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arbitration, Industrial--New Zealand.

Arbitration, Industrial.

Industrial relations--New Zealand.

Industrial relations.

Arbitration and award--New Zealand--History and criticism.

Arbitration and award.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 p.)

Place of Publication:

[Auckland, New Zealand] : Auckland University Press, 1986.

Summary:

This book traces the history of one of New Zealand's most famous laws, the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act of 1894. Holt explains how the law was enacted and how it was transformed by judges over the next forty years into something which had not been envisaged by W. P. Reeves and his fellow legislators. By not only resolving labour disputes but also fixing minimum wages, maximum hours and conditions of employment, the court achieved a pivotal influence on New Zealand economic, social and political life.

Contents:

Contents

Acknowledgements

Laurence James Holt (1939"1983): a Memoir

Preface

1 Origins

2 The Arbitration System Emerges, 1894-1901

3 1901-1908

4 1909-1913

5 War and Inflation, 1914-1920

6 Stabilisation, 1920-1925

7 The Farmers' Revolt, 1926-1935

Appendices

I: Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1894

II: Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Act, 1908

III: Judges and Assessors of the Court of Arbitration

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-242) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-86940-661-3

OCLC:

863821889