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In Gibraltar, the Government and Unite the Union have agreed on an enhanced minimum entry salary of £24,413 per annum for Public Service staff, GBC reports.
The salary rise will be backdated to April 1, 2025.
The agreement reportedly increases the previous minimum entry salary of £22,874 and will see eligible employees receiving back pay for the relevant period.
According to Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, this relates to an entry-level pay claim that the union and the government have been negotiating for some time.
Speaking to GBC’s Christine Vasquez, Mr Picardo stated that it affects around 800 people and will cost around half a million pounds.
In a joint statement, the Government and Unite said the agreement was reached with input from the Public Sector Pay Working Group. They added that it reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that entry-level Public Service salaries remain fair, sustainable and responsive to the economic pressures faced by workers at the most junior grades.
The calculation will also take into account the general public sector pay increase applied from August 1, 2025, so that employees receive the correct adjustment for each relevant period.
Unite were reportedly central to this outcome, having renewed its case for an enhancement to entry-level pay through the Public Sector Pay Working Group. The
Government and Unite welcomed the agreement as a practical example of constructive collective bargaining delivering a tangible benefit for lower-paid public sector workers.
Stuart Davies - Unite the Union National Officer - said, “Unite welcomes this agreement, which delivers a clear and practical benefit for lower-paid public sector workers. Raising the minimum entry salary to £24,413, with back pay from 1 April 2025, is an important step in improving entry-level pay in the Gibraltar Public Service. Unite has consistently made the case for better support for workers at the lower end of the pay scale, who are often most exposed to cost-of-living pressures. We are pleased that constructive engagement with Government has resulted in a tangible outcome for our members.
Fabian Picardo said, “This agreement delivers a real and tangible improvement for the lowest-paid employees entering the Gibraltar Public Service. The increase from £22,874 to £24,413 represents a 6.73% uplift in the minimum entry salary and will make a meaningful difference to those workers and families who are often least able to absorb rising costs.
At a time when global events beyond our control - including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East - continue to create economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures that can affect the cost of living, it is right that we provide additional support to those on the lowest salaries.
This increase is also part of a wider and sustained effort to improve pay at the lower end of the Public Service. Since 2020, the minimum entry salary has increased by 27.69%, demonstrating this Government's commitment to ensuring that public sector pay remains fair, competitive and responsive to the challenges faced by working people.
The Government and Unite have welcomed the agreement as a positive outcome for lower-paid public sector workers and a clear example of the Public Sector Pay Working Group delivering practical results. Both parties look forward to continuing their engagement on matters affecting public sector employees and the delivery of high-quality public services across Gibraltar."
Source: GBC
(Quotes via original reporting)
In Gibraltar, the Government and Unite the Union have agreed on an enhanced minimum entry salary of £24,413 per annum for Public Service staff, GBC reports.
The salary rise will be backdated to April 1, 2025.
The agreement reportedly increases the previous minimum entry salary of £22,874 and will see eligible employees receiving back pay for the relevant period.
According to Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, this relates to an entry-level pay claim that the union and the government have been negotiating for some time.
Speaking to GBC’s Christine Vasquez, Mr Picardo stated that it affects around 800 people and will cost around half a million pounds.
In a joint statement, the Government and Unite said the agreement was reached with input from the Public Sector Pay Working Group. They added that it reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that entry-level Public Service salaries remain fair, sustainable and responsive to the economic pressures faced by workers at the most junior grades.
The calculation will also take into account the general public sector pay increase applied from August 1, 2025, so that employees receive the correct adjustment for each relevant period.
Unite were reportedly central to this outcome, having renewed its case for an enhancement to entry-level pay through the Public Sector Pay Working Group. The
Government and Unite welcomed the agreement as a practical example of constructive collective bargaining delivering a tangible benefit for lower-paid public sector workers.
Stuart Davies - Unite the Union National Officer - said, “Unite welcomes this agreement, which delivers a clear and practical benefit for lower-paid public sector workers. Raising the minimum entry salary to £24,413, with back pay from 1 April 2025, is an important step in improving entry-level pay in the Gibraltar Public Service. Unite has consistently made the case for better support for workers at the lower end of the pay scale, who are often most exposed to cost-of-living pressures. We are pleased that constructive engagement with Government has resulted in a tangible outcome for our members.
Fabian Picardo said, “This agreement delivers a real and tangible improvement for the lowest-paid employees entering the Gibraltar Public Service. The increase from £22,874 to £24,413 represents a 6.73% uplift in the minimum entry salary and will make a meaningful difference to those workers and families who are often least able to absorb rising costs.
At a time when global events beyond our control - including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East - continue to create economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures that can affect the cost of living, it is right that we provide additional support to those on the lowest salaries.
This increase is also part of a wider and sustained effort to improve pay at the lower end of the Public Service. Since 2020, the minimum entry salary has increased by 27.69%, demonstrating this Government's commitment to ensuring that public sector pay remains fair, competitive and responsive to the challenges faced by working people.
The Government and Unite have welcomed the agreement as a positive outcome for lower-paid public sector workers and a clear example of the Public Sector Pay Working Group delivering practical results. Both parties look forward to continuing their engagement on matters affecting public sector employees and the delivery of high-quality public services across Gibraltar."
Source: GBC
(Quotes via original reporting)
