The Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations Jone Usamate met with the General Secretary for National Union of Catering, Hospitality and Tourism Industries Employees (NUCHTIE) Daniel Urai.

They had a ‘talanoa’ session to strengthen Government-Union relations.

Minister Usamate said the purpose of the meeting was to ensure the vision and mission of the ministry was achieved collectively.

As tripartite partners through the promotion of decent wages, decent employment conditions and a decent work environment that promotes dignity in the workplace for all types of work.

“It includes workplace productivity which means working with available resources efficiently, effectively and economically in a sustainable manner,” Mr Usamate said.

General Secretary Mr Urai thanked the Minister for Employment for the opportunity and for the successful discussions on the way forward for the betterment of Union members.