The Fiji Trades Union Congress will meet this afternoon to decide on whether they will go ahead with the planned nationwide protest with their 35 affiliate union members tomorrow.
While FTUC National Secretary, Felix Anthony remains in Police custody for questioning, Assistant National Secretary, Attar Singh says they will have a board meeting at 3pm to decide on further steps.
When asked on whether they will go ahead with the planned protest, Singh says they will make the announcement later this afternoon.
He says they are also awaiting an order regarding the Water Authority of Fiji issue.
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho has stressed that no strike has been approved and any such action is illegal.
Qiliho told FijiVillage late yesterday that Police are also ready for the FTUC’s planned nationwide protest tomorrow and will deal with any unlawful gathering.
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