Trade Union Front demands public administration salary increases above 5% for 2027

The union front led by STE is proposing a 5% pay increase on top of the 2.3% already agreed upon in the 2026-2029 multi-year deal, as well as an early increase of the daily meal allowance to 6.45 euros and a reduction of the ADSE contribution rate from 3.5% to 2.5%. The government is scheduled to begin negotiations regarding 2027 salary updates with public sector unions on Tuesday, October 6.