The Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions has today changed its negotiation tactics after questioning the interim government on why it has allowed promotions within the Fiji Military Forces when it makes other civil servants suffer the burdens of the paycut.
In a submission to the Interim Public Service Minister Poseci Bune today on why the five percent paycut should be restored, FICTU General Secretary Taniela Tabu says the promotions within the RFMF has reaffirmed their stance on the matter.
However Military Spokesperson Major Neumi Leweni says the union has got its wires crossed. Leweni says the promotion in the RFMF does not come with an increase in pay, but with much more responsibility and accountability.
After meeting with Bune earlier today no solution was found and FICTU's proposal on the restoration of the paycut based on the promotions within the RFMF will now be taken to cabinet for consideration.
FITCU wants the paycut restored by August this year, that the retirement age remain at 60 years and not 55 which is being implemented and the suspension of the partnership agreement be lifted immediately.
Police are currently questioning the man suspected to have been involved in the theft at the Interim Prime Ministers office over the weekend.
Assistant Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita has confirmed that the man is in custody at the central police station and is being interrogated as investigations continue.
He also confirms that Police have recovered some of the missing items reported stolen from the PM's office and the suspect is expected to be charged tomorrow.
FICTU changes negotiation tactics
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