GPSU condemns Pres. Ali’s plan to use expired agreement for 2026 salary increases

(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has strongly condemned President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s stated intention to use an expired 2024–2025 multi-year agreement to determine salary increases for public servants in 2026, arguing that the Government cannot unilaterally impose wage adjustments without first engaging in collective bargaining.

In a statement issued following the President’s announcement, the Union said it was contradictory for the Ministry of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation to be requesting additional time to commence negotiations while the Head of State was simultaneously declaring the basis on which salary adjustments would be determined.

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During a press conference on Friday, President Ali, responding to a question from Kaieteur News about whether public servants could expect salary increases before Christmas, said the Government would honour its multi-year agreements with workers.