Minister of Public Service,Labour and Social Welfare Hon. Prof Paul Mavima congratulated NJNC for reaching an agreement following protracted negotiations between Government and the Apex Council Tuesday.
In a statement, Minister Mavima paid homaage to the National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) and the agreement that was concluded provides for an average salary increase of 41% of the total package (basic +transport allowance +housing allowance +special civil service +representation where applicable) effective from 1 November 2020 and annual bonus that is inclusive transport and housing allowance on a staggering basis in November and December 2020.
“Government prioritizes the health and safety of workers in the Public Sector. It is in this regard that Government awarded 10% Special Covid-19 Risk allowance to those in the teaching fraternity given the predisposition to Covid-19 in the or work environment. Teachers join other front line staff who were already receiving the Covid-19 Risk allowance”, he said.
“I wish therefore to take this opportunity to call upon those in the teaching profession to report for duty and deliver services to the learners as we strive to regain time lost due to Covid-19. As Government, we appreciate the noble profession and will always attempt to provide better working condition. Yours is a noble profession because you carry the future of the nation”, added Mavima.
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