The interim cabinet is currently underway to make the final attempt to avert the looming strike by affiliates of the Fiji Island Council of Trade Unions, the Fijian Teachers Association, the Public Employees Union and the Viti National Union of Taukei Workers.
The unions are maintaining that they want the 5 percent pay cut to be fully restored in August, the retirement age to remain at 60 years and the COLA increments in the Partnership Agreement to be retained.
However Interim Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama has made it clear that cabinet agrees that the interim administration just cannot afford to give into the civil service unions' demands, nor that of the Fiji Nursing Association, whose members are now into their seventh day of strike.
The PSC Permanent Secretary, Taina Tagicakibau is also expected to make a presentation to cabinet on the current situation regarding the nurses’ strike.
Interim Cabinet in Final Attempts to Avert FICTU’s Looming Strike
Related Stories
COMPOL urges Lagalaga Sanatan students to value discipline and education
Students of Lagalaga Sanatan Primary School in Labasa have been reminded of the importance of education, discipline and obedience by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu. Tudravu spoke to the students during
Heavy Rain Alert remains for Viti Levu, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua, Namosi through Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni, Kadavu, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups and near
Warning letter written to Prof. Narsey – Acting AG
Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga says a strong warning letter has been written to Electoral Reform Commissioner Professor Wadan Narsey after he came out publicly with the Electoral Reform Commission report recommen
3 Fijian men from KVT gang in Sydney denied bail for AUD$12.5M drugs case
Three Fijians who are alleged to be associated with a gang supplying drugs in Sydney have been refused bail by the court. 28-year-old Eparama Nevale, 28-year-old William Ravoka, and 24-year-old George Sukanaivalu,
Proposed ‘People First’ submits application for registration
The Proposed ‘People First’ has submitted its application for registration to the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. Mataiciwa confirms that the FEO is now preparing to publish the party’s applica
Visitor arrivals on track for record year while sugar output drops
Visitor arrivals have recovered following a decline in the first quarter and based on current trends, Fiji is on track to achieve a third consecutive year of record visitor arrivals in 2025. While speaking on the p