Union Activities
As an employee of the Fiji Sugar Corporation, Sami rose through the ranks to become the National President of the 250 management staff union,the Sugar Milling Staff Officers Association. He was also elected Vice President of the Fiji Trades Union Congress to represent the sugar sector. He began his involvement in sugar cane growers politics as the General Secretary of the Fiji Cane Growers Association. He assisted the cane lorry drivers during its 5 day strike, in addressing their grieviences with the Lautoka Mill Management, for better facilities and amenities at the mill yard. He subsequently facilitated the registration of the Fiji Cane Transport Operator's Association and was elected its first general secretary. He also assisted in the formation and registration of the South Pacific Distillery Worker's Association and the Lautoka Fishermens' Association.
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