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The Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Employees Union (FBFSEU) welcome the discussion by the government to repeal the Essential National Industries Decree.

Sailesh Naidu, National Secretary of FBFSEU, made a submission to the FIJI's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights, expressed hope,  with the support of the committee, the Bill will be further amended to meet their recommendations.

Some of their recommendations include that workers should be allowed to freely choose a union of their choice without seeking any authorization derived out of any present or previous law, all workers in the country should have a right to redress within the judicial system, workers to be allowed the freedom to seek legal advice and representation and reinstate all legal matters cancelled or terminated due to provisions of the Essential National Industries Decree.

Naidu added they wish to see this document as an example of a free and fair employment relations society.