Pay, EFL and rugby
Pay rise
THERE is no doubt that a lot of employers in the formal sector are holding back with pay rise and salary adjustments for the past three to five years.
Some are excusing themselves and are still chanting that it is because of COVID-19.
As the Government has made progressive adjustments on the increase in minimum wage, it’s high time the employers should reconsider their stand.
I agree with the recent statement made by honorable A-G that “your pay is supposed to go up because the minimum wage has gone up”.
Many organisations are also holding back other benefits such as payment of overtime, performance appraisals, denial of other benefits to name a few.
It’s high time now as workers are deprived of our rights.
A-G’s openess to raise the grievance directly with him via email is just timely.
We also seek intervention in municipalities around Fiji for the pay rise and we are definite that our plea will be heard soon.
Hope good faith bargaining will begin at earliest to find amicable solutions on employment matters.
ROUHIT KARAN SINGH President FLGOA Lautoka
EFL CEO hailed
I BELIEVE the CEO of EFL, Hasmukh Patel, has completely turned EFL around.
Not only has he made the company very profitable, contributing directly to the Fijian economy, but power cuts have significantly reduced from the early 2000s when they were frequent.
The company has become so prestigious in fact, that Japanese investors did not hesitate to jump at the opportunity
to invest in it.
Those negative talkers about Mr Patel’s appointment to the Airports Fiji board should worry more about what they’ve done for Fiji.
KAUSHAL KUMAR
Nadawa, Nasinu
Eyes on the bigger picture
“WE have our eyes on the bigger picture.”
These were the words of Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter as the Flying Fijians marched into camp in Nadi in preparation for the Pacific Nations Cup.
Cotter added 16 members of the Fijian Drua side into his team in a bid to prepare a solid mix to battle Australia A, Tonga and Samoa.
The PNC is the platform for the Autumn International Tests and next year’s RWC in France.
Our opponents have named formidable sides and included big names. Reece Hodge, Fraser McReight, Filipo Daugunu, Tim Anstee, Dylan Pietsch, Hamish Stewart and Seru Uru are part of Australia A, while Manu Samoa’s head coach Seilala Mapusua selected Danny Toala, Ereatara Enari, Jordan Taufua, Lolagi Visinia, Theodore McFarland, Michael Alaalatoa and Alamanda Motuga.
Tongan coach Toutai Kefu has roped in Ben Tameifuna, Augustine Pulu, Israel Folau, Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa.
This means fans are in for a treat at the ANZ Stadium and at Churchill Park. Best wishes to Cotter and his brigade!
RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM Nadawa, Nasinu