The Construction Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji (CETWUF) has warned that strike action is now just nine days away, accusing Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) of refusing to negotiate the union’s 2024 and 2025 Logs of Claims.
In a social media post, CETWUF said the planned industrial action would go ahead, stating that EFL had declined to engage on the union’s claims, which include a proposed 10 per cent wage increase.
Negotiations were under way in an effort to resolve the impasse, with talks being chaired by the Ministry of Employment and Workplace Relations.
The discussions follow formal notification by the union that strike action is scheduled to begin on February 15, 2026.
About 500 CETWUF members are expected to participate in the strike if no agreement is reached.
A letter dated January 9, 2026, signed by CETWUF national secretary John Paul, was sent to EFL’s chief executive outlining the union’s grievances.
According to the notice, the strike will commence at 7am on February 15 and continue until an agreement is reached.
The walkout is expected to affect EFL workplaces and workstations nationwide, involving tradesmen, staff and senior staff.
