New tax measures ‘fail to deliver fairer system’
Tax reform measures approved by the House of Representatives on Monday fail to deliver a fairer system, trade union Peo said on Tuesday.
Peo said the goal of creating a ...
Akel, Peo urge govt to take charge of welfare policy
Akel and its allied trade union Peo on Tuesday called for the state to take on greater responsibility for social welfare.
Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou and Peo’s general secretary ...
Minimum wage rise to reflect real needs, minister says
The rise in Cyprus’ minimum wage will not be “symbolic” but will reflect the economy’s positive growth and address real needs, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said on Thursday.
Addressing ...
Peo union to set out wage and pension demands
After having spent months fighting for the 100 per cent restoration of the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA), Peo union’s general secretary Sotiroula Charalambous said on Tuesday it will now ...
PEO general council rubber stamps CoLA agreement
The Cyprus Worker’s Federation (PEO) has formally approved in principle the agreement on the cost of living allowance (CoLA), marking a major development for Cyprus’ social security framework.
The ...
CoLA proposal gets lukewarm reception from unions, employers
A new negotiation framework drawn up by the government to solve the ongoing disagreement over the Cost of Living allowance (CoLA) received a lukewarm reception from employers and unions on ...
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General strike to go ahead after crucial meeting fails
Trade unions on Monday evening said they would go ahead with the general strike on Thursday after yet another meeting on the Cost of Living Allowance (CoLA) with employers and ...
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Workers mark May Day with calls for peace, justice and better wages
Unionists across Cyprus used May Day to call for improved labour rights, higher wages, affordable housing and renewed efforts for peace and reunification.
Protesters gathered in central Nicosia on Thursday ...
Greek and Turkish Cypriot trade unions to hold joint event for May 1
Greek and Turkish Cypriot trade unions are to hold a joint event to celebrate Labour Day on May 1.
The event was announced at the Home for Cooperation on Tuesday, with ...
Strengthening wages a government priority, says minister
The tripartite cooperation between the government, employers and employees has led to significant economic benefits during the first two years of President Nikos Christodoulides’ administration, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said ...
One in four workers on a low income
One in four workers are on low wages, a research institute affiliated with the left-leaning Peo union said on Tuesday outlining how income distribution has tilted away from salaried employees ...
Peo criticises lack of dialogue on new demographic measures
Trade union Peo criticised the government on Thursday for not engaging in structured dialogue before announcing the latest set of measures aimed at addressing the country’s demographic challenges and ...
Planned hospital strike may be called off
A 24-hour strike scheduled for next Tuesday at public hospitals may be called off, but this depends on the state health services (Okypy)’s reaction to discussion that were held ...
Bicommunal event to mark May 1
A bicommunal event will be held to mark May 1, Labour Day, outside the Ledra Palace hotel in Nicosia’s buffer zone.
The event has been organised by Cypriot trade unions ...
Cyprus consumers in a ‘dire situation’
Consumers in Cyprus are in a dire situation as ongoing increases in the prices of essential goods, energy costs, and high interest rates have further eroded their standard of living, ...
‘Path to agreement’ could block hospital strikes
By Andria Kades and Jonathan Shkurko
In what appears to be a path towards agreement, the state health services (Okypy) and trade unions representing public hospital workers made progress on ...
PEO send message of solidarity to migrants
Trade union PEO on Sunday sent a message of solidarity to the millions of people driven to migrate for a better tomorrow as International Migrants Day is marked around the ...
Trade union urges solidarity with Palestinians, calls for peaceful demonstration
Trade union Peo on Wednesday reiterated its support for the Palestinian people by urging people to take part in a peaceful demonstration scheduled for December 3 at Eletheria Square in Nicosia.
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Turkish and Greek Cypriot workers unite for a better future
Turkish and Greek Cypriots are determined to work towards a brighter future for workers in a reunified island, the head of the Segdamelin union, Athos Eleftheriou said on Thursday.
He ...
Teachers of crucial importance for future say unions
Teaching and education related trade unions from across the divide issued a joint declaration on Tuesday in support of World Teachers’ Day, celebrated on October 5.
“The sustainable and effective financial ...
Greek and Turkish Cypriot unions to unite for peace
Greek and Turkish Cypriot trade unions are to hold a joint event at the Home for Cooperation in the buffer zone in Nicosia to mark World Peace Day on Friday.
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Bus fare hike will cause delays says Peo
The increase in Nicosia bus fares will not only make consumers dig deeper in their pockets but will also cause delays across the entire bus network, making life harder for ...
Peo calls for urgent restoration of fuel and electricity subsidies
The need to restore fuel and electricity subsidies is “imperative”, Peo union said on Wednesday.
In a written statement, the union said that the increased fuel prices and cost of ...
One union pulls out of casino protest
Less that 24-hours before the planned protest at Limassol’s casino resort, one of the unions has backed out as a response to the labour minister’s “plea to refrain ...