5% pay hike a show of ‘goodwill,’ says Gopaul

Nanda Gopaul

Minister of Labour Dr Nanda Gopaul yesterday stated that the 5% pay increase sanctioned by the government was not in response to the demands of the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), but an independent initiative by government to ensure that public servants were financially capable of enjoying the Christmas season.

This response was given during a press