Unions Mauritius
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
Unions demand public holiday on Oct 7
The Confederation des Trvailleurs du Secteur Prive (CTSP) celebrated World Day for Decent Work on October 7 at Rose Hill. The trade union walked from their headquarters in Rose Hill to the post office for a wreath laying ceremony at a monument dedicated to workers. The president of CTSP, Jane Ragoo demanded that October 7 [...]
10 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Industrie du transport: demande de 40,2 % d’augmentation salariale
L’Union of Bus Industry Workers (UBIW) réclame une augmentation salariale de 40,2 % pour les employés de l’industrie du transport.
18 Sep 2011, motors.mega.mu
Plus de consultations avant le permis à points
Le Front commun syndicats transport (FCST) réclame davantage de consultations entre les autorités et le syndicat avant que les autorités ne viennent de l’avant avec une loi sur le permis à points.
14 Sep 2011, motors.mega.mu
Unions want details on sugar reforms
Several trade unions plan to organise a march on September 17 following a lack of response over their request to meet officials from the Ministry of Agro-Industry and that of Finance since September 2010. They are planning to write to the International Trade Union Confederation to request the body to encourage the government to engage [...]
13 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Unions disgruntled over tripartite meet
The first meeting of the tripartite committee, comprising representatives of the government, private sector and trade unions, took place at the New Government House, Port Louis, on Tuesday. The meeting was chaired by the minister of Finance and Economic Development, Xavier-Luc Duval. The outcome, however, did not meet the expectations of trade unionists. The technical [...]
07 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Unions propose Rs 950 salary hike
On Monday, the tripartite committee comprising trade unions, employers and the government started discussion about salary compensation. All the parties agreed that an acceptable compensation must be reached. The president of the Conseil des Syndicats (CDS), Toolsyraj Benydin proposed that a sum of Rs 950 must be given, taking into consideration the cost of living. [...]
06 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily