workers rights
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Fiji union pushes for fair overtime pay and targeted relief in post-cyclone recovery
Fiji is navigating cyclone recovery amid rising costs, and a major union says workers are bearing the brunt without fair protection. From overtime pay to hiring freezes, the push for targeted relief could reshape how households weather the squeeze.
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FTUC urges Fiji to rethink its $5 minimum wage as fuel-price hike bites workers
Rising fuel costs push Fiji’s unions to press for a rethink of the minimum wage and wage orders, warning that even small increases could be crucial for workers already struggling. A tense debate unfolds as regulators defend price decisions and the government seeks balance between stability and protection for low-income households.