The Chief Executive in Council recently proposed a 2.5% pay rise for civil servants at all levels, which has attracted dissatisfaction from many trade unions. Lam Chi-wai, a representative of the Police Council and the chairman of the Police Ranking Association, made it clear yesterday that he was "extremely dissatisfied" and asked to meet with Chief Executive Li Jiachao to express his appeal. .
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Chan Kwok-kee, responded today (7th) that he has heard the voice of the trade union and will continue to discuss and explain the situation with the trade union.
"Chief Executive Policy Unit" is preparing for details to be announced in due course
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Peter Yeung, met with four representatives of the Civil Service Council yesterday afternoon. The latter expressed their extreme disappointment and dissatisfaction with the increase after the meeting.
Chen Guoji pointed out that there is a mechanism for civil servants to raise their salaries every year. The government understands that civil servants have worked hard during the epidemic in the past two years. After balancing all factors, they will make relevant recommendations. In the future, they will continue to discuss and explain the situation with the trade union. I hope everyone will accept an increase that the government thinks is appropriate .
As for Lee Ka-chao's announcement at the Legislative Council Q&A session yesterday, a "Chief Executive Policy Unit" will be established to study policies involving local, national and international levels, study public sentiment, and provide advice to the Chief Executive and make decisions.
Chan Kwok-kee pointed out that the policy team is still in the process of preparation, and the Chief Executive will be ready to announce details at an appropriate time.
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