The Attorney-General and Minister for Civil Service Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum met with members of the Confederation of Public Sector Unions today to discuss reforms in the civil service which will strengthen the Public Sector and modernise the civil service.
They held constructive and cordial discussions surrounding the civil service and issues pertaining to the terms and conditions of employment of civil servants.
They also discussed the key role Permanent Secretaries play in order to mitigate issues faced by the civil servants.
He said a pro-active approach must be taken by the Government and the union to better serve the interest of all Fijians.
He also said that the Ministry of Civil Service will proactively address and respond in a timely manner to any lapses by the respective ministries and Permanent Secretaries which do not fulfill the agreed and legal terms and conditions of employment.
The Confederation consists of members from the Fijian Teachers Association, Fiji Public Service Association, Fiji Teachers Union, Fiji Nurses Association and Viti Civil Servants Association.