The French Polynesian government says given the right time, it will comment on a strike at the territory's main hospital, which was launched this week.
The stoppage is being supported by about 300 employees who want their status clarified.
The nature of their contracts is one of the 15 points raised by the union.
The hospital has been struggling financially.
The government says the problems caused by the strikers's demands are complex and cannot be resolved overnight.
