Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre and the Cabinet of Ministers have agreed to the terms of the recently-concluded trade negotiations between the Government Negotiating Team and the Trade Union Federation for public sector workers.

Over 11,000 public sector workers will benefit from a six percent wage increase for the bargaining period 2022 - 2025. In addition to paying nearly $44.5 million in monthly salaries, the government will disburse a $34.5 million tax-free back pay package to public sector workers in February.

Public sector workers from grades 1 to 18 can expect to receive their tax-free back pay lump sums this week.