Government Shows Willingness to Increase Hourly State Worker Pay Amid Union Talks
Trade unions in Cyprus have noted a shift in the government's stance on pay raises for hourly paid state workers following a meeting with Finance Minister Makis Keravnos. While the government is now indicating a willingness to grant wage increases, union leaders say the current proposal falls well short of their expectations.
The unions, including Sek, Pasyek, and Deok, are pushing for an 8 percent wage increase over three years, but the government's offer is reportedly less than half of that. Both unions and the government agree on the need for wage improvements; however, union representatives caution that the proposal is not sufficient to reach an agreement.
A key meeting involving the unions and President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled for Monday, September 28. Unions are hopeful that further negotiations will lead to an agreement that ensures fair and adequate wages for hourly government employees.
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