Govt tables 15% pay rise

GOVERNMENT has reportedly tabled a 15% salary increase offer to all civil servants across the board, NewsDay has learnt.

The increment, which is expected to come into effect on July 1 this year, was tabled following negotiations between government, through its National Joint Negotiating Council and the civil servants’ representative board, the Apex Council.

Apex Council chairperson, Cecelia Alexander confirmed the development last night, said they appreciated the government’s offer, but said negotiations were still ongoing.

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