SEK announces 24-hour strike by government hourly workers on September 17
Government hourly workers in departments, schools and state health services will strike after unions rejected the government’s collective agreement proposal.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Trade union SEK has announced a 24-hour strike by government hourly workers on September 17 following discussions on renewing their collective agreement for 2025-2027.
The action will involve workers in government departments and services, school boards and state health services operated by Okypy.
Collective agreement dispute
SEK said the government maintained its position on a written proposal submitted on July 21, which did not provide for pay increases from 2025.
Trade unions SEK, PEO and Deok rejected the proposal on August 5 and submitted their response to the joint labour committee in writing, notifying it of the planned strike.
Union position
The three unions said they had allowed time for dialogue in an effort to reach an agreement, but stated that the government’s continued position had left them with no alternative.
“The government is fully responsible for the inconvenience and problems to be caused by the 24-hour strike on September 17,” the trade unions said.
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