EFL implements pay rise after union negotiations

Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) has implemented an agreed salary increase and associated benefits following the successful conclusion of the 2025 Log of Claims negotiations with the Fiji Electricity Workers Association (FEWA).

The salary increment took effect from the second pay cycle of 2026 and has been backdated to January 1, 2026, pending completion of formal documentation.

FEWA represents EFL employees across three categories — tradespersons, staff and senior staff.

Under the 2025 Log of Claims, employees will receive a five per cent increase in base salary and allowances, additional employer Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) contributions for eligible workers based on years of service, and provisions allowing the use of unused sick leave from the previous two years in the current year.

The agreement also introduces 24-hour personal accident insurance for tradespersons, including live-line linespersons, along with other negotiated benefits.

EFL chief executive officer Fatiaki Amoe Gibson said the agreement followed a series of constructive negotiations conducted in good faith throughout 2025.

“Both parties reached agreement in principle in December 2025 on several key claims advanced by FEWA,” Mr Gibson said.

“In the spirit of mutual trust and good-faith bargaining, EFL implemented the agreed salary increment and associated benefits in the second pay cycle of this year, backdated to January 1, 2026, pending formal documentation.”

Mr Gibson said the early implementation reflected a shared understanding that agreements reached in principle would be honoured and formalised without delay.

He added that the additional employer FNPF contribution would provide a meaningful long-term benefit by strengthening employees’ retirement savings and financial security.

The Memorandum of Agreement, executed on January 30, 2026, formally records the terms settled in December 2025 and gives effect to the collective understanding reached during the bargaining process. Eligible employees received the new entitlements during the first two pay cycles of 2026.

“This outcome reflects the strong and respectful working relationship between EFL and FEWA, grounded in transparency, trust and adherence to established collective bargaining processes,” Mr Gibson said.