National Union of Factory and Commercial Workers

15/06/2026

We joined the FTUC team for the pre-departure briefing which is an opportunity to educate our brothers and sisters about rights before they leave for Australia under the PALM Scheme.

15/06/2026

We are proud to have been part of the work under this partnership.

Trade union leaders from across the Pacific came together in Fiji to launch UNI Asia Pacific's new Partnership for Decent Work in the Indo-Pacific project, Strengthening Inclusive Unions in the Pacific, a landmark initiative aimed at building stronger, more sustainable unions and improving the lives...

14/06/2026

THE Fiji Trade Union Congress (FTUC) says raising workers' wages is critical to tackling child labour, with the union continuing its campaign for a national minimum […]

27/05/2026

FTUC Press Release:Wednesday, 27th May 2026
FNPF Policy Review

The FTUC calls upon FNPF to review its policy on declaring annual interest rates and distribution of interest to members. This has become necessary due to FNPF now allowing deposits from members in addition to normal contributions. We are aware that large sums of money are being deposited by those that can afford and obtain overnight high interest rates such as one declared last year at around 8.25% while the bank would only give between 1% and 2% interest.

A member with $40,000 would have got an interest of $3,300 while a member with $1,000,000 would have received $82,500 as interest payment. Of the 436,860 members only 4,062 members have savings of $100,000 or more up to more than a million dollars which accounts for only 3.6% of FNPF members. Of the total membership only 0.5% have savings of $250,000 and up to more than a million dollars. These are the ones who get the real cream from FNPF with the current FNPF policy on deposits, mainly from business owners who actually benefit disproportionately from the FNPF current portfolio. This is simply unfair. It appears that FNPF is operating as a stock market where you can invest without risk and benefit from its profits overnight except that you cannot sell shares, while 86% lifelong members get the crumbs.

The FTUC calls upon FNPF to review its policy on deposits and distribution of profits. The interest rates on deposits that are in excess of the normal contribution rates must be lower so that legitimate members get a higher percentage of interests. The current policy actually promotes the inequality and extends the gap between the haves and the have nots. Put simply it is a policy to make the rich richer. It is no longer about a decent retirement but a quick money-making scheme for the rich. This abuse must stop and greater attention must be paid to the core function of FNPF.

Felix Anthony
National Secretary

27/05/2026

NUFCW was honoured to be part of the workshop organised by UniGlobal Asia Pacific aimed at capacity building for its affiliates in the Pacific. Our delegation included the General Secretary, Industrial Relations/Legal Officer and Area Organiser. We look forward to utilising the learnings from the training within our Union.

27/05/2026

Another fight for workers by workers, join the fight and support decent changes for the families of Fiji.

24/05/2026

Our members deserve a living wage that will support a decent standard of living. We support the call by our National Centre - FTUC and look forward to having social dialogue with relevant stakeholders at various tables in different levels.

22/05/2026

A milestone achievement for our members at Food Processors, signing off on an Agreement that reflects improved conditions of employment.

Sixty-nine employees of Government commercial company Food Processors Fiji Limited (FPFL) are now benefitting from a salary increment, and improved employment terms and conditions thanks to […]

22/05/2026

The right to strike is here to stay! A win for workers ✊

Today, the International Court of Justice—the world's highest court—made a historic ruling that will have ramifications for workers worldwide. According to the court, the right to strike is LEGALLY PROTECTED under the International Labour Organization's Convention 87 on Freedom of Assembly. This means that workers around the globe will legally have the right to strike and make their voices heard 🗣️

21/05/2026

Our General Secretary joined the FTUC delegation for the tripartite consultation.

In a timely step toward shaping Fiji’s future of work, the International Labour Organization today convened the first tripartite consultation for the development of the next Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP), bringing together representatives of Government, Employers and Workers to identify shared priorities. The consultation provided an opportunity to discuss key labour market challenges, including skills mismatches, youth employment gaps and the growing impacts of climate change, while exploring practical approaches to strengthening employment opportunities, rights at work, social protection and social dialogue. The meeting marks the beginning of a collaborative and consultative process, with the outcomes contributing to the development of a DWCP that will be jointly shaped, validated and owned by Fiji’s tripartite constituents in the months ahead.

Fiji Government
Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF)
Fiji Trades Union Congress-FTUC