Guernsey Press

Civil servants say no to States' pay offer

CIVIL servants have rejected the States' pay offer for next year.

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All public sector unions have been asked to put a deal to members that would freeze pay for those earning above £40,000 and anyone below that would receive a flat rate increase of £350.

The Association of Guernsey Civil Servants executive made the decision at a scheduled meeting yesterday.

Policy & Resources president Gavin St Pier will update the States on public sector reform today in a speech that is expected to touch on the need for pay restraint if the States is to balance its books.

There are around 1,600 full-time equivalent posts in the civil service, although the number of employees will be greater because of part-time workers.

'Your executive is resolute that there is scope to achieve a fair and reasonable pay award for members, whilst still being mindful of the ongoing transformation and restructuring projects,' an email to AGCS members obtained by the Guernsey Press said.

'We know that these will be a particularly tough set of talks, but we will be robustly defending the interests of our members, and seeking early engagement with the employer in a constructive negotiation.'

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