This is not the climate for a $8 an hour increase in living wage - Bernard
Following the call made by the Fiji Trades Union Congress for the living wage to be increased to $8 an hour, the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation Chief Executive, E
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It is inaccurate to suggest that all fuel being sold was purchased at older prices - PM
It is inaccurate to suggest that all fuel currently being sold was purchased at older, lower prices.This was shared by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.Rabuka says the
FTUC questions increase in fuel price
The Fiji Trades Union Congress says it understands that the current fuel crisis is beyond the control of the Fijian Government, but has raised concerns over the recent in
Disability discrimination is a fundamental betrayal of our nation's commitment - FTUC
Disability discrimination is a fundamental betrayal of our nation's commitment to human rights. The Fiji Trades Union Congress shared this during the workshop on Labou
Businesses ask if the Govt is trying to bankrupt small businesses by planning to implement up to $1M fine
Many small businesses from different parts of the country have raised the question to the government on whether it is trying to bankrupt them by trying to implement upto
FTUC calls for separate menstrual leave, not sick leave
The Fiji Trades Union Congress (FTUC) has called for menstruation to be recognised as a natural biological process rather than an illness, urging lawmakers to provide sep
FCEF CEO says FTUC remarks on ‘poverty wages’ are misleading
Fiji Trades Union Congress General Secretary Felix Anthony’s comments on the amendments to the Employment Relations Act, saying that real improvements cannot be ac
FTUC calls for $8 living wage to lift families out of poverty
We call for a living wage of $8 per hour to achieve a decline in the poverty rate. This has been highlighted by the Fiji Trades Union Congress in their submission for
FTUC raises alarm over inflow of foreign workers in Fiji
The Fiji Trade Union Congress is concerned about the large number of foreign workers coming into Fiji taking up jobs that could easily be done by locals. FTUC National
FTUC accuses FCEF of bad faith over Employment Relations Bill delays and opposition to amendments
The Fiji Trade Union Congress has criticised the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation for its repeated delays and shifting stance on the Employment Relations Bill revie
FCEF warns of rising business costs as FTUC defends minimum wage increase
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Edward Bernard says employers look at all costs across the business and not just wages or minimum wage alone as skills crisis a
FTUC raises concerns over labour violations in security industry
The greatest violations they experience are in the security industry, where proper wages, overtime, and meal allowances are not paid, unlawful deductions are made from wo
No automatic progression policy in education system - Manumanunitoga
The automatic progression for students in the education system is not a policy. This has been highlighted by the General Secretary of the Fijian Teachers Association,
FTU calls for Teacher Protection Policy as teachers are getting assaulted
A call is being made to develop and implement a Teacher Protection Policy as parents and guardians are taking the law into their own hands and are assaulting teachers.
Gaps in ERA relating to women's issues must be addressed - Anthony
Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary, Felix Anthony says the proposed amendments to the Employment Relations Act is long overdue and he approves to most of it bu
FTUC pushes Aspen Medical for wage talks
The Fiji Trades Union Congress is calling on Aspen Medical Fiji to get to the table and negotiate with the union and resolve the workers grievances in relation to improve
FTUC says Federation is delaying amendments to ERA
The Fiji Trades Union Congress says they are surprised at the recent statement issued by the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Associa
100 teachers left our shores two months ago to join other professions - Muniappa Goundar
100 teachers left our shores two months ago to join other professions. Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary, Muniappa Goundar says this includes teachers from Early C
FTU calls for more school counsellors due to teacher shortage and rising student issues
With about 100 teachers leaving the country every month and the remaining teachers having to look after more students, concerns are being raised by the Fiji Teachers Unio
FTU pushes for Teacher Protection Policy amid rising drug and HIV cases; focus on mental health and well-being
Following concerns raised by the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission on the mental health and well-being of our teachers in light of the skyrocketing cas
Main concern is 30% pay rise for teachers – FTU General Secretary
Our main concern is the 30 percent pay rise for teachers. Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary, Muniappa Goundar stated this to fijivillage News saying unfortunately