Are the proposed pension reforms truly in the public's best interest?
In this detailed presentation, Mr. Ramnarain, Technical Advisor of the Mauritius Trade Union Congress (MTUC), breaks down the technicalities of the upcoming pension reform. He explores the potential negative implications for the general population and sheds light on what the MTUC views as the government's hidden agenda behind these policy changes.
Watch the full analysis to understand how these updates might affect your future security and retirement benefits.
We are pleased to announce that the President of G.G.S.U. and F.P.S.O.U, Mr. V. Prakash BUNDHUN has been elected as the President of Conseil Des Syndicats (C.D.S). You may click the button below to access his speech.
Following the recent budget presentation, trade union leaders have united to express their deep concerns. While some initial measures were viewed positively, a detailed analysis of the budget reveals critical shortcomings that fail to serve the best interests of the working class.
At the heart of this mobilisation is the proposed pension reform. Union representatives strongly denounce the project, warning that it threatens long-standing social achievements, undermines public servants, and creates instability for future retirees.
On May 11, 2026, the Government General Services Union (GGSU) participated in a consultative work session regarding the forthcoming Public Service Reform Bill, chaired by the Honourable Lutchmanah Raj Pentiah, Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms.
During the proceedings, the President of the GGSU briefed the Minister on the significant challenges currently facing public officers, particularly the heightened levels of workplace pressure. A primary focus of the representation was the psychosocial impact of these conditions, with the Union advocating that the mental and emotional well-being of the workforce must be a foundational consideration.
The GGSU underscored the principle that officer welfare should be prioritized as a prerequisite for achieving sustained productivity. In response to these deliberations, the Minister is expected to convene a comprehensive workshop to consult all relevant stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative approach before the Bill is tabled in the National Assembly.
Public officers gathered outside Government House on 02 February 2026 to protest against the Pay Research Bureau (PRB). The demonstrators are highlighting serious concerns regarding the PRB Report 2026.