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Ram Sami workers strike over collective agreement

From FBC News · () English

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  • Around 40 workers at Ram Sami & Sons Fiji Limited are reportedly on strike in Nasinu.
  • The National Union of Workers says negotiations over a collective agreement have continued for more than two years without a settlement.
  • The union alleges overwork and inadequate compensation, and questions whether recent recruitment advertisements could replace striking employees.

Around 40 workers at Ram Sami & Sons Fiji Limited are reportedly on strike in Nasinu after the company and its employees failed to reach a collective agreement.

The National Union of Workers says negotiations have continued for more than two years without a settlement. It also alleges that workers have been overworked and are not receiving adequate compensation.

The parties met in Lautoka, but the meeting ended without an agreement. The union has also raised concerns about recruitment advertisements recently posted by the company, claiming they could be intended to replace employees currently on strike.

FBC News sought a response from Ram Sami & Sons Fiji Limited and asked about the current status of negotiations.

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