Women's Committee Report and Activities Summary by Fiji Trades Union Congress
The Women's Committee of the Fiji Trades Union Congress has been actively involved in various projects and events to support women and youth in the community. They participated in the UN 75 Community Day event, provided training sessions for redundant members starting small businesses, and engaged in discussions on important issues such as violence and harassment at work. Through their efforts, they aim to empower members and raise awareness about labor rights and opportunities for partnership with other stakeholders.
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Womens Committee Report Find us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Fiji-Trades-Union-Congress-Womens- Committee
Under the FTUC banner, the Womens Committee together with the Youth Committee, participated in the UN 75 Community day event, held on 11th-12thDecember, Prince Charles Park, Nadi. After along time , this opportunity came along together with other govt ministries and CSOs We were invited by the ILO to utilise this platform in furthering our engagements with other stakeholders and the community. Our team (FTUC) was stationed within the ILO tent, along side FCEF and the team continued with registration of union members affected by the pandemic and also members that have already started small business. Our tent was visited by students, members and the general community and we distributed brochures, pamphlets and other educational material on FTUC. During the two day event, we saw that there is still a need of awareness to be made about the labour movement especially for students (secondary & tertiary level) as most of these students have limited information about the FTUC and also for those entering the labour force, We are grateful to all those that took time to visit us at the FTUC tent, including the Executives and members from FFATU, FASA and NUHCTIE. The ILO Director also came to see what we had on display.
The Womens Committee have been actively involved in this project where we continue to assist redundant members who have ventured into small business, in registration for the project. Three trainings were conducted during this project (Votcity 08/12/21, FASA Office 22/02/21 and 01/03/21)and the sessions included record keeping, how to prepare budgets, business registration, marketing, communications, etc. Trainings were conducted by FCEF business unit trainers and the members are indeed grateful for all the business advisory and mentoring sessions as it would immensely assist in the running of business.
Womens Comm Chair Ms Melia Vuki along with the Youth Comm rep also attended the ILO/UN facilitated C facilitated C- -19 recovery project Inception meeting with Fiji stakeholders 19 recovery project Inception meeting with Fiji stakeholders @ Radisson Resort upon invitation by the ILO, in December last year in which discussions was held on opportunities for partnership with other stakeholders to assist workers in the informal economy particularly the young and women . A ILO Workshop for Fiji Stakeholders on the ILO Convention 190 (Violence & Harassment at Work), A ILO Workshop for Fiji Stakeholders on the ILO Convention 190 (Violence & Harassment at Work), 17/02/21 17/02/21. Discussions was held on the proposed amendments to Fiji s law and policies to ensure Fiji s compliance with recently ratified C190. Attended by the EO, ANS Sis Latee and Chair WC Ms Melia . The ERAB will meet to assess these proposed amendments and we look forward to the outcome of their meeting. ILO/UN
The Committee held a fundraising activity at the last NCM in December, 2020 where the team cooked and sold lunch (palau) at the meeting. A total of $500 was collected and these funds will be utilized to assist children of members who have lost their jobs.
We wish to express our gratitude to all the Affiliates that supported us in this fundraising and to the various members and friends that donated towards our activity. Other committee members continued to be active at their own union level particularly in providing support to those who are affected by the pandemic. Future Activities Future Activities : IWD a planned activity on Saturday13thMarch is scheduled for IWD at FTUC Suva and the Committee will also convene its meeting on the second half of this day. We will also conduct some organizing awareness for women workers in the next few months and we will approach some affiliates to partner with us on this initiative.
The Committee wishes to acknowledge the support from the National Executive Board, the Secretariat of FASA and FTUC towards our members involved in the Transition to Business Project. We also take this opportunity to thank the Affiliates and the Youth Committee who continue to support the Women s Committee. Please accept our report for the review period of 3 months ( Dec to now) for discussion and acceptance by the Council. Prepared by Melia Vuki and Presented by Sima Kumar On Behalf of the Women s Committee.
