Hourly-paid government workers strike over collective agreement delays

Economy public sectorSHSOstrikestrade unions Hourly-paid government workers strike over collective agreement delays Public Sector Remote Work Starts 1 April With 20 Day Annual Limit Relevant News Hourly-paid government workers strike over collective agreement delays 16 June 2026 Cyprus corruption probe: what happens next after Mafia State findings 16 June 2026 Mafia State corruption report: who is accused and what the allegations are 16 June 2026 Newsroom 16 June 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Hourly-paid government workers will stage a 24-hour nationwide strike on 24 June 2026, trade unions announced, escalating their reaction to ongoing delays in collective agreement talks. The dispute stems from a breakdown in starting substantive dialogue with the Ministry of Finance regarding the 2025–2027 collective agreement renewal. Unions said they submitted their demands in April last year, but no meaningful negotiations have taken place since, causing widespread discontent among staff. Workers argue that their pay remains extremely low, pointing out that many earn wages equivalent to the minimum wage in Cyprus, which they say is insufficient to cover basic living costs. The industrial action affects approximately 7,500 employees across ministries and government departments, alongside roughly 1,700 workers at the State Health Services Organisation (SHSO). Trade unions OEKDY SEK, PASEY PEO, and DEE KDOKO DEOK stated that the government has delayed the process without sufficient justification, blocking a new collective agreement. The unions have called on the government to provide substantial pay rises for low-paid workers, warning that the unresolved dispute is worsening the workplace climate. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Cyprus corruption probe: what happens next after Mafia State findings Mafia State corruption report: who is accused and what the allegations are Education Ministry guide: school violence offenders need support too Former president Anastasiades faces corruption findinds, felony in Mafia State probe FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group H – Spain vs Cabo Verde On this day: The entire action of the novel “Ulysses” by James Joyce takes place on this day Beyond rhetoric: Israel, Turkey, Cyprus and the remaking of the Eastern Mediterranean Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.