Hourly paid government workers end protests after approval of new collective agreement
Hourly paid government staff in Cyprus have called off their protests following the approval of a new collective agreement at an island-wide meeting on Wednesday. The agreement includes general pay increases of 2% from October 1 this year and an additional 1.5% from January 1, 2027, along with improved benefits such as medical care not covered by Gesy. The agreement covers the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.
The proposal was initially presented to trade unions on September 28 after consultations involving President Nikos Christodoulides and the finance minister. SEK trade union representative George Constantinou highlighted that the agreement, passed by the majority, is set to benefit the lowest-paid workers immediately. Similarly, representatives from PEO and Deok emphasized that the agreement reflects lengthy negotiations and will ensure timely salary and benefit payments for low-income employees.
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