Informal mediation begins between the workers and Natural Waters of Viti Limited (Fiji Water)

Representatives of Natural Waters of Viti Limited (Fiji Water) workers based at the Yaqara factory in Ra and the Naikabula depot in Lautoka have started informal mediation talks with the company.

This was confirmed to fijivillage News by National Union of Workers Senior Industrial Relations Officer, Marerai Vatege, who says the workers are still on strike.

While trying to get further comments, we have been advised that they are awaiting further instructions from National Union of Workers General Secretary, Felix Anthony who had flown out of the country this morning.

The union’s Log of Claims for the years 2023 and 2024 include Cost of Living Adjustments and other terms and conditions of employment, the employer's alleged failure to prepare shift rosters in compliance with the law and failure to pay overtime work which is pending since 2018, the employer's alleged failure to negotiate and reach agreement on a shift allowance, transport arrangements for employees who are required to work overtime prior to and after their normal shift, the employer's alleged failure to negotiate and conclude a job review, and the employer's alleged decision to employ casuals on a rotation basis for permanent jobs on individual contracts on terms and conditions that are discriminatory and in breach of the Collective Agreement between the union and the company.

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