Public sector wages to rise by 1,400 CZK, government reaches deal with unions

The Czech government and unions have agreed to a 1,400 CZK wage increase for public sector employees starting next year. Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party) and Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions leader Josef Středula announced the agreement, calling it a fair compromise. As a result, the unions will cancel their strike alert. The deal affects pay groups one to four, while further discussions will be held regarding group five, which includes education workers. The agreement does not impact the planned strike by judicial sector unions.