Unions Mauritius
“Fair trade” Label: Sugar Cooperatives Fear the Worst
Thirty-two co-operative societies are registered for a fixed price from the sale of sugar, according to the label "fair trade." Federation was created to supervise them. But some question, however its role.
25 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu
The Police Cancelled Rally of Transport Sector Employees Union
After initially authorized the police reversed its decision. The gathering of members of the Union of Workers Bus Industry to be held on the evening of Tuesday, October 23 was canceled just hours before the meeting. (Photo: the station where Vallijee had to hold the rally).
24 Oct 2012, motors.mega.mu
Transport Sector Requires Report of NRB
The Common Front transport unions (FCTU), which includes buses, taxis and trucks seeking an urgent meeting with the Minister of Labour Shakeel Mohamed. The reason: request a report from the National Remuneration Board (NRB) for transport workers.
24 Oct 2012, motors.mega.mu
The PRB Report Disappointing For Trade Unionists
Unionists expressed their discontent after the publication of the report of the Pay Research Bureau (PRB) Tuesday afternoon.
10 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu
Reunion: The Situation In East Port Is Still Stalled
Since Monday, nothing goes in and nothing comes out of the East Port due to a general strike'' passed in general meeting by all dockers support strikers MRSA (Society affixing and handling Reunion ).
27 Sep 2012, business.mega.mu
Penalty Points: Kailash Purryag Evokes His Limits
The common front of public transport will not give up. The front staff which includes transportation, taxi drivers, truck drivers, among others, met on Monday, the President of the Republic, Kailash Purryag.
26 Sep 2012, motors.mega.mu
Unions ask for a toned-down 2013 budget
The Federation of Civil Service and Other Unions (FCSOU) held a press meeting on Monday to comment on the budget proposals, salary compensation and the recent falsified document in circulation pertaining to the Pay Research Bureau (PRB) salary increase. FCSOU president, Narendranath Gopee emphasised, “The minister of Finance, Xavier Luc Duval, must come up with [...]
17 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Professional Drivers: General Strike Coincide With CPE Exams
Disengagement national professional drivers will take place in mid October. This date is referred to as "historic" by the unions, transport, because it will coincide with the holding of examinations of the CPE. The reason given is to support school vans drivers.
05 Sep 2012, motors.mega.mu
Public Transport: General Strike Planned
Drivers in the transportation industry - bus drivers, truck, taxi drivers and others - gathered in the Common Front transport unions (CFTU) will hold a general meeting on Thursday at the community center Mary Queen of Peace , Port Louis, to fix the date of a general strike in their area. They oppose the government's decision to implement the system of penalty points.
30 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Sortie de Crise dans l’Industrie Sucrière
Sucriers et syndicats sont parvenus, aux petites heures du matin ce vendredi, à un accord dans le litige les opposant dans l’industrie sucrière. C'est vers 00h50 que la nouvelle est tombée après une journée pleine de rebondissements.
17 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Mobilisation du 2 Septembre : « Tous Derrière » les Laboureurs et les Artisans
Les dirigeants du Joint Negotiating Panel (JNP) sont catégoriques : qu’un accord soit trouvé avec la Mauritius Sugar Producers’ Association (MSPA) ou pas, la mobilisation des travailleurs sera maintenue le 2 septembre à Port-Louis.
16 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Industrie Sucrière : Vote Massif Pour une Grève Illimitée
Le torchon continue à brûler entre la Mauritius Sugar Producers Association (MSPA) et le Joint Negotiating Panel (JNP). Les artisans de l’industrie sucrière ont voté massivement pour y déclencher une grève illimitée.
12 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Crisis in Sugar Industry: Unions and MSPA Remain Entrenched in Their Positions
The conflict between trade unions in the sugar industry in Mauritius Sugar Producers Association (MSPA) enters a decisive week with the deadline for completion of mediation. With the refusal of the employers' association to participate in discussions on strike action becomes clearer.
09 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritius Cane Industry Authority Postponed
In reviewing the document from the Ministry of Agro Industry, trade unionists have concluded that the signing of the MoU as part of the commissioning of the Mauritius Cane Industry Authority was premature. They requested additional time. But this is only a postponement.
23 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritius Cane Industry Authority: Deadline March 31 for its Operation
The Mauritius Cane Industry Authority (MCIA) will be in place by March 31, say unions.
02 Feb 2012, business.mega.mu
L’Association Taxi des Malheureux Envisage une Manif
Regroupant les 'taxis' de divers endroits du pays, l'Association taxi des malheureux indique que les autorités concernées font la sourde oreille à ses divers appels à travers des conférences, la radio et la presse.
01 Feb 2012, motors.mega.mu
Casinos: The Controversy Around Privatization
"We are puzzled because every time you have to pay the bonus 14th month, the direction of the State Investment Corporation (SIC) tells us that the casinos are going to be privatized.
23 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu
New Education Bill Against Tuition Displeases GTU
The Government Teacher Union (GTU) affirmed to be against the amendment of the Education Bill. This bill was passed in parliament on Tuesday night.
01 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
Unfair Competition - Taxis: Trade Unionists Continue The State
The taxi drivers do not want to let themselves be pushed around. The General Taxi Owners' Union (GTOU) filed a complaint against three government entities for breach of an agreement between them in March 2007.
09 Nov 2011, motors.mega.mu
Unions make budget proposals
Proposals are pouring in at the Ministry of Finance for the financial budget 2012, to be presented on November 4. The Federation of Civil Service & Other Unions (FCSOU) sent its proposal, stating that it views the budget as “an opportunity for the government to address major problems affecting the economy.” It also proposes the [...]
28 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily