Trade unions have expressed discontent with the pay increase on offer for public service workers in 2024. Overall wage will increase by over 5% ranging from 3% to over 6% depending on the position in the pay scale. The two unions, SINTAP and STAL, argue that this level of increase will not compensate for the recent loss of purchasing power because of higher inflation. STAL estimates a 5.1% fall in real terms in 2022-23 alone. SINTAP has called for a re-opening of negotiations while STAL has called a national strike. The strike, also supported by the Frente Comum group of unions has a wide range of demands covering career development, overtime rates, annual leave, working time and more.
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