The government has begun disbursing retroactive salary increases to eligible public officers following successful negotiations between the Government Negotiating Team (GNT) and the Trade Union Federation (TUF).
However, some former government employees entitled to payments are still awaiting their funds due to outdated banking information, according to a statement from the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) on Friday.
The AGD confirmed that payments began on February 20 for officers in Grades 1 to 18. Eligible public officers who were active on the government payroll as of January 31, 2025 have received a six per cent salary increase starting from February 2025. This includes retroactive payments covering the period from April 2022 to January 2025.
Additionally, pensioners who retired during this period have received retroactive payments for the corresponding duration of their employment before retirement. Their retirement benefits are also being recalculated to reflect the salary increase.
While government pensioners who retired before April 2022 do not qualify for retroactive pay, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a one-time lump sum payment of $500 for these individuals.
Public officers who left government service during the period April 2022 to January 2025 for reasons other than retirement are also entitled to retroactive pay. However, since they are no longer on the government payroll, the AGD dooes not have their updated banking details to facilitate direct deposits.
To address this, the AGD has created an “Inactive Back Pay List” and is urging all eligible former employees to submit their banking information as soon as possible.
Inactive but eligible public officers must email their banking details to payroll@govt.lc, including: name and NIC number, bank name, account number, and account type (savings or chequing).
Credit union accounts are also accepted. Upon receipt of this information, the AGD will process the payments electronically.
The GNT and TUF concluded negotiations last December for a 13 per cent salary increase over two consecutive trienniums: six per cent for the 2022-2025 period and an additional seven per cent for 2025-2028. However, the National Workers Union and the Police Welfare Association have indicated they have not signed on to the agreement.
When is the Government going to address the back pay and related increases for Grades 19 to 21. And when are pensioners going to get a proper salary increase
Will pre 2022 pensioners receive the 13% increase along with other public servants, as promised by the PM?
He said in the past that any increase granted to public servants will be granted to pensioners also
I have been working 15 years with government and didn’t get my backpay