A spokesperson for FIJI Water has responded to the demonstration of the company’s staff yesterday, saying that the decision to protest is unlawful, as the issues have been submitted to the Ministry of Employment.

In a statement, the spokesperson says, the fact that the Union has engaged in this work stoppage is regrettable. 

It says that the company has negotiated in good faith and has been fully committed to reaching an amicable resolution. 

It adds, the FIJI Water takes great pride in being one of the best employers in Fiji and operating one of the most advanced and safest plants in the world. 

According to the spokesperson, the company provides among the highest wages and best benefits in Fiji. 

That includes a 13.5 percent wage increase in 2022, with a recent offers to the Union that equal to an additional 17 percent pay increase for hourly paid workers.

It says, the company has also offered a new roster pattern that would give workers 17 more days off each year. 
 
The spokesperson says, FIJI Water remain committed to resolving the issues with the Union.