President Dr Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed government’s commitment to honouring salary increases negotiated under existing multi-year agreements with public sector workers.
The Head of State gave the assurance during Friday’s presidential press conference when questioned about whether government was considering a salary increase for public school teachers before Christmas.
President Ali said his administration has consistently honoured the agreements it has entered into with workers and their representatives.
He explained that the government remains committed to implementing the salary adjustments payable to the various categories of employees covered by the multi-year arrangements.
The President emphasised that these commitments will be fulfilled in accordance with the terms of the agreements.
His comments come as public sector workers look ahead to the end of the year and the implementation of outstanding salary provisions.
While reaffirming government’s commitment to the negotiated increases, President Ali did not announce an additional salary increase or a separate Christmas payment for teachers.