‘Union Must Allow Us To Lay Off Inefficient Staff’
Absenteeism will have to stop, as Fiji’s only gold producer works to improve productivity.
Sunday 29 January 2023 | 08:07
Vatukoula Gold Mines is over 89-years old and will need to be rebuilt to the the tune of an initial sum of $172 million, its management has said. Photo: Frederica Elbourne
Absenteeism will have to stop, as Fiji’s only gold producer works to improve productivity.
With over 89-years of production under its belt, Vatukoula Gold Mines Limited describes the need to lay off some non-performing workers to boost productivity.
“The union has to allow us to lay off some highly inefficient workers who abuse company policies,” Mr He said.
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“Absenteeism is rampant.
“Productivity is very low.
“We need to improve productivity through discipline and training among the ranks.”
“We have an acute shortage of technical people, especially experienced geologists and mining engineers” Mr He said.
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Story By: frederica.elbourne@fijisun.com.fj
