MINISTRY OF FINANCE & THE PUBLIC SERVICE
PRESS RELEASE
Kingston, Jamaica: Friday, October 29, 2021
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service on October 29, 2021 signed the Heads of Agreement for fiscal year 2021/22 with the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU).
The Ministry wishes to advise the public sector workers represented by the JCTU that payment of amounts due for the period April 2021 through November 2021 as well as commencement of payment of the new rates will be made in December 2021.
For further information contact:
Communication & Public Relations Branch
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
30 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4
Tel: (876) 932-4656 / 4660 / 4655
Mobile: (876) 809-4863
Email: shelly-ann.weeks@mof.gov.jm
Contact: Shelly-Ann Weeks
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