Unions say ‘third world’ conditions exist in public sector

A string of outstanding issues affecting the public sector workforce were discussed on Tuesday by civil servants’ union Pasydy, President Nikos Christodoulides, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas.

Union officials raised several issues deemed necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the public sector including the status of permanent employees, digital transformation and the progress of civil service reform....