Labor & Taxes

Government meets with public administration unions to discuss salary updates for 2027

The government scheduled a meeting with public administration unions for 6 October to discuss salary updates for 2027. The proposed State Budget for next year is scheduled to be delivered to the Assembly of the Republic by 12 October.

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If you work in the public administration, upcoming talks on 6 October will shape your salary updates for 2027 ahead of the budget delivery on 12 October.

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