Government to begin talks with union

The Government is to hold another round of talks with public sector unions on February 23, as it seeks to reach an agreement for the 2010/2012 contract period.

Yesterday, Horace Dalley, the minister with responsibility for the public service, met with union leaders and other members of the Public Sector Monitoring Committee.

A statement from the finance ministry said Dalley reiterated the administration’s commitment to participating in dialogue , to solve the public sector welfare issues.

The ministry also said union representatives updated the ministry on outstanding issues relating to the 2010/2012 salary agreement.

The issues include matters relating to Pension Reform, Reclassification and
Tax Reform.

Last Tuesday, the Government re-tabled the Green Papers for Tax Reform and Pension Reform.

Dalley said meetings of the Joint Select Committee of Parliament will shortly be reconvened to examine those issues.

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