Employment Minister, Agni Deo Singh is currently in New Zealand with senior officials from the Ministry and Fiji National Provident Fund to visit Fijians under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Work Scheme.
The Ministerial team commenced their visitation upon arrival on Sunday with RSE workers located in the Bay of Plenty region, who are engaged with Eastpack and Seeka employers.
Majority of these workers have been re-engaged for more than 3 years on a 7 months contractual agreement each year.
Minister Singh in his opening remarks reiterated the Coalition government’s commitment in ensuring the welfare of fijian workers engaged under labour mobility program are well protected and to address issues of non-compliance with minimum employment standards.
The FNPF team advocated on the role of the fund and the vitality of voluntary contributions towards their retirement saving.
More than 150 Fijians are currently employed with Seeka and Eastpack and some are expected to return to Fiji in a few weeks time after completing their season.
