The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority has revealed that talks are expected to begin next week between FIRCA board members and the staff Association to decide whether they will give out the 5 percent cost Of living adjustments or a reduced figure.
Acting CEO for the authority Jitoko Tikolevu has welcomed the move to suspend the strike saying that now that the board had agreed to meet with the Association, he hopes they will reach common ground.
This is after concessions were reached last week between the two parties where a total of 40 people received an increase in salary from $21,000 to $27,000 and un-established staff will now enjoy the status of fulltime workers.
FIRCOSA Union General Secretary Kenneth Zinck had earlier told Village News that in relation to their demand for the 5 percent COLA payout, the board has decided to have a special sitting to consider their demand and will get back to the Association.
FIRCA to Decide 5% Payout
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