Hourly paid government workers call off protests after approving collective agreement
Hourly paid government workers approved a collective agreement providing pay increases and additional benefits at an island-wide meeting on Wednesday.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Hourly paid government workers are calling off their protests after approving their collective agreement at an island-wide meeting on Wednesday.
Pay increases and benefits
The proposal was submitted to the trade unions on September 28 at a meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and the leaders of the hourly paid workers’ trade unions, attended by the finance minister.
It provides for general pay increases of 2 per cent from October 1 this year and 1.5 per cent from January 1, 2027, along with other secondary benefits, including medical care not covered by Gesy.
The collective agreement covers the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.
Trade unions welcome approval
SEK representative George Constantinou said the proposal was approved by a majority and would take effect immediately, particularly benefiting the lowest-paid workers. He said the trade unions would notify the government in writing that the proposal had been accepted.
PEO representative Stavros Andreou said the agreement resulted from the trade unions’ efforts over the past 18 months and laid solid foundations for the way ahead.
Speaking on behalf of Deok, Andreas Antoniou said low-income workers would see their salaries improve and benefits would be paid on time.
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