Talks have started again between the Fiji Nursing Association and the Public Service Commission in efforts to end their nation wide strike which enters its 9th day today.
Speaking to Village News last night, FNA General Secretary Kuini Lutua confirmed that PSC officials visited them late yesterday to initiate the talks after confirmation that their trade dispute will not be referred to compulsory arbitration as yet.
However, Lutua stresses that the nurses will not return to work as yet.
Lutua also confirms that another round of talks with the PSC is expected today and they are hoping a resolution is reached soon.
Permanent Secretary for Public Service Taina Tagicakibau is yet to comment on the matter.
Meanwhile, Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the decision to refer the matter to arbitration will be based on how effective the interim government's contingency plans are which are working at the moment.
FNA/PSC Engage in Further Talks
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