FTUC warns against reducing workers’ FNPF contribution rates
The Fiji Trades Union Congress is calling on the Government to fulfil its promise of restoring the Fiji National Provident Fund to a tripartite board structure, saying wo
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Living wage must be a priority in upcoming budget - FTUC
A clear plan to introduce a living wage should be a key feature of the 2026/2027 National Budget, according to Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary Felix Anthony
PM says proposed $8 living wage must consider investor concerns and budget impact
The government will have to consider investor concerns, while also assessing its ability to fund the proposed $8 per hour national living wage, as it considers the Fiji T
This is not the climate for a $8 an hour increase in living wage - Bernard
Following the call made by the Fiji Trades Union Congress for the living wage to be increased to $8 an hour, the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation Chief Executive, E
It is inaccurate to suggest that all fuel being sold was purchased at older prices - PM
It is inaccurate to suggest that all fuel currently being sold was purchased at older, lower prices.This was shared by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.Rabuka says the
FTUC questions increase in fuel price
The Fiji Trades Union Congress says it understands that the current fuel crisis is beyond the control of the Fijian Government, but has raised concerns over the recent in
Disability discrimination is a fundamental betrayal of our nation's commitment - FTUC
Disability discrimination is a fundamental betrayal of our nation's commitment to human rights. The Fiji Trades Union Congress shared this during the workshop on Labou
Businesses ask if the Govt is trying to bankrupt small businesses by planning to implement up to $1M fine
Many small businesses from different parts of the country have raised the question to the government on whether it is trying to bankrupt them by trying to implement upto
FTUC calls for separate menstrual leave, not sick leave
The Fiji Trades Union Congress (FTUC) has called for menstruation to be recognised as a natural biological process rather than an illness, urging lawmakers to provide sep
FCEF CEO says FTUC remarks on ‘poverty wages’ are misleading
Fiji Trades Union Congress General Secretary Felix Anthony’s comments on the amendments to the Employment Relations Act, saying that real improvements cannot be ac
FTUC calls for $8 living wage to lift families out of poverty
We call for a living wage of $8 per hour to achieve a decline in the poverty rate. This has been highlighted by the Fiji Trades Union Congress in their submission for
FTUC raises alarm over inflow of foreign workers in Fiji
The Fiji Trade Union Congress is concerned about the large number of foreign workers coming into Fiji taking up jobs that could easily be done by locals. FTUC National
FTUC accuses FCEF of bad faith over Employment Relations Bill delays and opposition to amendments
The Fiji Trade Union Congress has criticised the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation for its repeated delays and shifting stance on the Employment Relations Bill revie
FCEF warns of rising business costs as FTUC defends minimum wage increase
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Edward Bernard says employers look at all costs across the business and not just wages or minimum wage alone as skills crisis a
FTUC raises concerns over labour violations in security industry
The greatest violations they experience are in the security industry, where proper wages, overtime, and meal allowances are not paid, unlawful deductions are made from wo
FTUC pushes Aspen Medical for wage talks
The Fiji Trades Union Congress is calling on Aspen Medical Fiji to get to the table and negotiate with the union and resolve the workers grievances in relation to improve
FTUC says Federation is delaying amendments to ERA
The Fiji Trades Union Congress says they are surprised at the recent statement issued by the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Associa
FTUC and NWU show support towards Indian Workers and call for the rights of workers to be respected
In a show of solidarity and support towards the workers in India, a few members of the Fiji Trades Union Congress and the National Union of Workers led by Fiji Trades Uni
We are looking at anywhere between $6 to $7/hr for minimum wage – Felix Anthony
The Fiji Trades Union Congress is calling on the Government to review the national minimum wage rate as it is currently below the poverty line, and they are hoping that i
Relationship between FTUC and Govt has improved - Anthony
Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary Felix Anthony says the relationship between the government and the union has certainly improved as the government has reinst
Workers’ issues can only be addressed if a Govt respects international laws and workers’ rights, and acts on them - Anthony
National Secretary for Fiji Trades Union Congress, Felix Anthony says workers’ issues can only be addressed if there is a government that is going to be sincere an