USP staff gather in numbers for peaceful protest
Reports for the past few years shows that USP has money - Fong

USP staff gather in numbers for peaceful protest

Reports for the past few years shows that USP has money - Fong

By Mikaele Liga
Monday 27/11/2023
USP staff gather in numbers for peaceful protest

The University of the South Pacific staff gathered in unity this morning to convey to the USP Council members their despair in not having their paper on the council agenda.

President of the USP Staff Association Elizabeth Fong says they had submitted a council paper in response to decisions of the May council meeting, which were to update them with other issues, but that has been prevented in consultation with the Vice Chancellor to not have it on the agenda.

Fong says this gathering is to put pressure on them.

She says the salary adjustment the staff is entitled for is for the last 5 years, which is an issue they have been reiterating.

Fong says they have evidence based on the reports for the past few years that the University has money.

She adds that the VC turns 65-years-old in February, and his contract ends in August, and they are recommending that the position be advertised and the best regional person for this position identified.

She says the staff were also overloaded with work, but they kept on going because the student's welfare was paramount in terms of getting the services they needed, but over a period of time it affected the health of the staff.

The USP Council meeting is still underway at the USP Japan ICT Centre.

FEATURE NEWS
Fiji and U.S strengthen partnership in trade, investment and security
Fiji and the U.S. have partnered in key areas such as trade and investment, with the most recent being security cooperation. During a meeting with...
11 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance and access to intelligence briefings
US President Donald Trump has revoked former President Joe Biden's security clearance and access to daily intelligence briefings after his ...
10 hours ago

New desks and chairs enhance learning at Naqara Primary School in Kadavu
Good news for the students of Naqara Primary School in Ono, Kadavu as they have received much-needed classroom furniture including desks and ...
10 hours ago

Coalition Govt assures to work on issues in the CWM Hospital’s Cardiac Unit
The Coalition Government has assured to work on issues in the Cardiac Unit at the CWM Hospital following a visit by Acting Prime Minister and ...
10 hours ago

FCS responds to concerns raised by FMA on termination of Medical Officer
The Fiji Corrections Service has responded to the concerns raised by the Fiji Medical Association regarding the termination of a medical officer ...
15 hours ago

Suva residents take advantage of free health screenings at World Harvest Centre
People turned up in numbers for the health expo that is currently underway at the World Harvest Centre Car Park in Suva, taking the opportunity to ...
15 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Health Minister Dr Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Health Minister, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay ...
3 days ago

PM Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. The in-depth interview will focus on many issues facing the ...
8 days ago

Perth 7s 2025
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side finished in 5th place at the HSBC Perth 7s after defeating France 17-5 in the 5th place ...
9 days ago

TOP