The interim government plans to hire retired teachers and consolidate operations of various health centers as part of its contingency plans if the Fiji Nurses Association and unions under the Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions go on strike.
Permanent Secretary for Public Service Taina Tagicakibau confirmed to Legend FM news this afternoon that they will ensure that none of the essential services such as water and road upgrading works, health services and schools are not affected by the planned strike.
And with the FNA members expected to walk off their jobs next Tuesday, Tagicakibau also confirms that the Health Ministry is prepared.
The FNA and the FICTU unions, the Fijian Teachers Association, Viti Taukei Workers Union and the Public Employees Union have rejected the interim governments proposal to restore 1% of the 5% paycut. The FICTU unions are expected to go on strike on August 2nd.
Interim Govt. to hire retired teachers if strike goes ahead
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