ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – President of Grenada Public Staff Union (GPWU), Brian Grimes, says a number of contracted staff employed by the federal government are but to obtain the rise of their salaries following the signing of a brand new collective settlement in June this 12 months.
“We’re heading into a brand new funds cycle, and a major share of the GPWU members haven’t obtained their legally binding wage enhance of 4 p.c signed on June 28. Why? That is of significant concern,” Grimes stated.
In keeping with the brand new collective settlement for January 2023 to December 2025, authorities staff will obtain a 13 p.c wage enhance, with 4 p.c paid this 12 months and 2024 and an extra 5 p.c in 2025.
The 2023 nationwide funds, offered in December final 12 months, gives the cost of the 4 p.c enhance this 12 months.
The brand new collective settlement states that “regarding officers on contract inside the Bargaining Unit, these wage will increase will probably be utilized to their contracted wage upon renewal of their contracts in cases the place these contracts are renewed yearly and on an annual foundation the place the contractual phrases span a couple of 12 months.
“The wage will increase shall additionally apply to officers holding mounted time period letters issued by particular person ministries.”
The 2024 nationwide funds will probably be offered to Parliament on December 4, 2023.
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