Hourly paid civil servants threaten nationwide strike on September 17 without revised pay offer
Representatives of three trade unions have warned that 7,500 hourly paid civil servants in Cyprus remain on track for a nationwide strike on September 17 unless the government presents a revised pay proposal. No progress has been made since the strike decision was announced on August 5, with unions demanding meaningful wage increases for some of the country's lowest-paid public sector workers.
Union officials emphasized that a strike is a last resort, with the primary goal being to improve wages rather than disrupt public services. Affected employees include staff in public schools, government departments, and hospitals, who are seeking a pay raise that reflects increased living costs and is comparable with the private sector.
The unions are awaiting the government to initiate negotiations through the mandated six ministerial committees, warning that if no acceptable offer is made, the strike will proceed as planned. They have urged the government to adopt a humane approach and called for dialogue to avoid causing hardship to the public and workers alike.
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