Across-the-board salary increase for public sector workers coming – President Ali

President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced a suite of new support measures and increases for public sector workers and key groups on Thursday but he promised that beyond these announcements, public sector workers can look forward to an across-the-board salary increase shortly.

The new support measures and increases amounted to over $7 billion.

Among these were salary increases and allowances for graduate teachers; a $25,000 one-off bonus for all public sector workers, including those at semi-autonomous agencies and public enterprises; a $25,000 one-off bonus for old-age pensioners; and a $35,000 one-off bonus for persons living with disabilities.

Additionally, Dr. Ali announced an $850 million fertiliser support package for farmers and that Community Enhancement Workers will now get $40,000 monthly.

At the end of his announcement, the President said, “I will also very shortly be making an announcement on the across-the-board salary increases for public servants, teachers and members of the disciplined services.”

Last year, the President announced an 8% retroactive salary increase for these public sector workers.