The Minister for Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Mr Jone Usamate today confirmed that the 10 Wages Councils, headed by Deputy Chairpersons are currently going through the submissions on the proposed Wages Regulation Order.
He confirmed that, in view of the significant numbers of written objections received by the Councils during the objection period against the proposed Wages Regulation Orders (WROs), the Wages Councils are required under Section 54(3) of the ERP “to consider any written representations” and “may make any other inquiries” before submitting the WRO proposals to the Minister.
He said this oversight process is intended to be completed by the end of this week. The Labour Minister is expecting the recommendations from the 10 Wages Councils before making his decision.
He reiterated that the Ministry will implement the final WROs after due process is completed as required under the ERP. He said that Government is fully committed to social justice for workers in ensuring fair wages that are also affordable to employers.
A 8 to 15 per cent increase has been proposed for the 10 employment sectors including, printing trades, wholesale & retail trades, hotel & catering trades, garment industry, sawmilling & logging industry, road transport, building & civil & electrical engineering trades, manufacturing industry, mining & quarrying industry and security services.
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