The Minister of Finance of Cyprus, Mr. Makis Keravnos, announced an improved proposal for the collective agreement with hourly-paid government personnel following a meeting with trade union representatives.
Today, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, a meeting was held to discuss the demands of hourly-paid government personnel regarding the new collective agreement.
The Government and the Ministry of Finance understand these demands and have presented an improved proposal compared to the previous one.
Trade union representatives from the Cyprus Federation of Governmental-Military Workers-Employees and Public Services Cyprus Workers’ Confederation (OEKDY-SEK), the Pancyprian Trade Union of Government/Military and Social Institutes Workers of PASYEK-PEO, and the Democratic Employees’ Union of Government, Municipal and Public Utility Organisations of DEE–KDOKO–DEOK, will present the proposal to their respective governing bodies.
The government aims to reach a fair and fiscally responsible solution. It also emphasizes its long-standing positive relationship with trade unions, built on mutual understanding, and commits to maintaining social dialogue as a key achievement.
The government will continue to safeguard and strengthen social dialogue in the country.
