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A labour strike is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work. This can include ], which are done without union authorisation, and ]s, where workers reduce their productivity while still carrying out minimal working duties. It is usually a response to employee grievances, such as low pay or poor working conditions. Strikes can also occur to ] with workers in other workplaces or pressure governments to change policies. | |||
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Throughout the history of Fiji, there have been a number of strikes, labour disputes, student strikes, hunger strikes and other industrial actions.
20th century
1990s
- Vatukoula mine strike, 33-year strike by Vatukoula mine miners, from 1991 to 2024.
- 1993 Fiji sugar strike
- 1997 Fiji sugar strike, strike by Fiji Sugar Corporation workers over health and safety standards.
References
- "International Support for Fiji Miners' 19-Year Strike". IndustriALL Global Union. 28 June 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- Dixon, Norm (23 September 1992). "Fiji miners closer to victory". Green Left. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- "The riot that claimed a life". Fiji Times. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- Chaudhary, Felix (4 July 2024). "Vatukoula strike ends with $9.2m settlement". Fiji One. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- "Miners hopeful of better days ahead". Fiji Times. 10 March 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- Ratubalavu, Unaisi (14 July 2021). "Back in History: Strikers return to work". The Fiji Times. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- "Fiji sugar strike ends after 16 days". Green Left. 13 August 1997. Retrieved 14 November 2024.