In line with government’s commitment towards building a better Fiji and an open door policy, the Minister for Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment, Jone Usamate and his team of officials conducted their second public consultation in the Central Eastern Division.
It was held for the people of Nasinu at the Rishikul College Hall yesterday (07/05/13) from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
There was a good turnout and the minister highlighted that his presence in Nasinu yesterday was to listen to the general public and facilitate the resolution of their grievances as committed by his ministry.
“My ministry ensures that its vision is achieved in ensuring social justice is provided to the people of Fiji - social justice is when the clauses in the law of Fiji says what you are entitled to and that you should get it; have a good employment relationships between employers, workers & union and have a safe and productive workplaces,” Mr Usamate said.
“My intent is to look at these issues and see how well we can work towards achieving them.”
In yesterday’s public consultation, the minister received issues concerning the terms and conditions of employment such as minimum wage, hours of work, public holidays, contracts of service, collective agreements, workmen’s compensation and productivity issues.
Mr Usamate managed to resolve most issues during the course of the meeting and those that could not be addressed at the venue, are within the ministry’s processing timeframe where he will be advising the respective citizen within a two months timeframe.
The minister highlighted that under Pillar 4 of the Peoples Charter for Change, Peace and Progress, it is his responsibility to ensure that his ministry meets the expectations of the people, so that people’s lives are not affected and mostly the public is satisfied with the ministry’s services and delivery.
Mr Usamate will meet the Lami general public today, May 8 at the Lami Catholic Parish Hall from 5.30pm to 7.30pm and will be in Navua town at the Provincial Office this Thursday, May 9 from 12 noon to 2pm.
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