GPSU Rejects President Ali’s Reliance On Expired Salary Agreement

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has rejected President Irfaan Ali’s intention to use the expired 2024–2025 multi-year wage agreement as the basis for determining public servants’ salary increases in 2026, accusing the Government of undermining collective bargaining while workers struggle with rising living costs.

In a strongly worded statement, the Union said it was unacceptable for the President to announce the basis for salary adjustments while the Ministry of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation had formally requested additional time before commencing negotiations with the Union.

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The GPSU also accused the administration of failing to honour its commitment under the 2024 agreement to meet with the Union monthly, arguing that the Government’s approach was effectively sidelining collective bargaining.