Cyprus - Unions press Government after presidential meeting - February 28, 2026

The main trade unions, SEK, PEO and DEOK, say they are waiting for concrete action from the Government following a meeting with the President, warning that further delay on key labour issues is no longer acceptable. Union representatives met the President to review outstanding matters including the minimum wage, collective agreements, employment of third-country nationals and pension reform. The PEO Secretary General said the common denominator across all proposals was the need for economic growth to translate into improved living standards for workers.

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