Energy Fiji Limited and the Fiji Electricity Workers Association have successfully concluded negotiations on the 2025 Log of Claims, resulting in improved employment benefits for FEWA members, effective from the 1st of January 2026.
FEWA represents employees across three categories; Tradespersons, Staff and Senior Staff.
EFL Chief Executive Officer Fatiaki Gibson says following a series of constructive and good-faith negotiations throughout 2025, both parties reached an agreement in principle in December 2025 on several key claims put forward by the union.
In line with this agreement, EFL implemented the approved salary increments and associated benefits during the first two pay cycles of 2026, backdated to the 1st of January 2026, pending the completion of formal documentation.
EFL says key outcomes under the 2025 Log of Claims include a 5 percent increase in base salary and allowances, additional employer FNPF contributions for eligible employees based on years of service, and provisions allowing the use of unused sick leave from the previous two years in the current year.
The agreement also introduces 24-hour personal accident insurance coverage for Tradesperson categories, including Liveline Linespersons, along with other negotiated benefits.
EFL noted that the additional employer FNPF contribution provides a significant long-term benefit by strengthening employees’ retirement savings and financial security.
They says the early implementation reflected the mutual trust between both parties and their commitment to honouring agreements reached in principle.
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was formally executed on the 30th of January 2026, capturing the terms agreed upon in December 2025 and giving written effect to the collective understanding reached during negotiations.
Gibson says the outcome reflects the strong and respectful working relationship between EFL and FEWA, grounded in transparency, trust, and adherence to established collective bargaining processes.
He reaffirmed EFL’s commitment to maintaining constructive industrial relations, respecting freedom of association, and ensuring that employment terms and conditions are addressed through proper statutory and recognised bargaining mechanisms.
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