Workers, employers and the community in Levuka have commended the Ministry of Labour roadshow which has been ongoing since Wednesday this week.
Led by the Minister for Labour, Jone Usamate, the Labour roadshow which was held at the Levuka Town Hall last night gave an opportunity to workers, employers and stakeholders to address labour related concerns and issues with the ministry.
Forty six year old Vilisi Wailevu, a senior nurse at the Levuka hospital said that the Labour roadshow was an eye opener for her.
“I have really learnt a lot from this roadshow and as a supervisor at the hospital there are a lot of issues that I have been able to clarify with regards to leave for my staff and OHS matters,” Ms Wailevu said.
Similarly, 25 year old Shimon Shubhaytass said that he found the Labour roadshow informative and has commended the initiative taken by government.
“I am more aware of my rights now as an employee here in Levuka,” Mr Shubhaytass said.
80 year old former Levuka mayor, George Gibson said that he also found the consultations with staff of the ministry of Labour useful.
“I only wish there were more workers here to hear the presentations from the Labour staff,” Mr Gibson said.
PAFCO human resource manager, Etueni Caucau said that through the roadshow, employees and employers have been able to solve some of the issues that had been of concern to both parties.
“It has come at the right time as PAFCO has a lot of casual workers and issues such as sick leave and entitlements have been some of the issues that we have looked at,” Mr Caucau said.
“PAFCO is always trying to encourage workers to be more productive and a lot of issues such as OHS and workmen’s compensation have highlighted to us by the Labour Ministry.”
The Minister for Labour continues his roadshow tomorrow.
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