The APNU+AFC government yesterday formally proposed differentiated increases for public servants rather than the customary across-the-board hike and the GPSU has agreed to “explore” this.
Earlier in the month, the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) had raised concerns that the government seemed to be moving in this direction following a statement by President David Granger. The union had subsequently sought clarification.
With the start to long-awaited talks between the two sides yesterday, agreements setting certain parameters for negotiations were reached between the government and the GPSU.
A joint press release from the union and the government yesterday said that there was agreement for the initiation of a committee to make recommendations to the negotiating team on allowances for public servants “as soon as possible.”