The International Labour Organisation is sending a high level delegation to Fiji after last week's new decree which unionists say threatens their freedoms.
ILO Director General, Juan Somavia as expressed serious concern about the law aimed at essential national industries and the arrest of two trade unionists.
The ILO says these developments come on top of long-standing ILO concerns about the exercise of trade union rights in Fiji.
In a statement Mr Somavia says the delegation's being sent because of the grave situation in Fiji and the threat it could deteriorate further.
He wants to find out how the ILO can help all parties involved.
The delegation will travel to Fiji on Thursday.
