The Ugandan government has formally reached out to public service unions to engage in discussions aimed at resolving long-standing concerns regarding salaries and working conditions. This invitation comes after the unions agreed to temporarily halt their industrial actions, creating space for meaningful negotiations on pay increases and equitable treatment.
Among the unions invited are the Uganda Local Government Workers Union (ULGWU), the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATO), and the Uganda Technical and Vocational Trainers Union. These organizations have consistently championed improved compensation and the elimination of salary disparities across the public sector. In response, the government has arranged an inter-ministerial meeting slated for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 2:30 p.m.
The Permanent Secretary for Public Service has formally summoned the unions’ General Secretaries and Chairpersons to attend this critical dialogue. The purpose of the engagement is to establish a transparent and productive platform where both sides can address grievances and work toward solutions that prevent further disruption of government operations.
Public service employees, who are integral to the smooth running of essential national services, have long voiced frustration over inequitable pay structures and inadequate remuneration. This meeting offers a pivotal opportunity to narrow the divide between government authorities and workers while setting the stage for long-term reforms in the public service sector.
Importantly, this initiative aligns with legal frameworks that mandate consultation before industrial action can proceed. Union leaders, however, have warned that if the discussions fail to yield concrete commitments on salary adjustments and the elimination of pay disparities, industrial actions are likely to resume.
The outcome of this engagement carries significant national implications, affecting thousands of public servants and the stability of essential government functions. Citizens and stakeholders are urged to stay updated, as the resolutions from this meeting could redefine the landscape of Uganda’s public service.
Attention now turns to November 11, 2025, when all eyes will be on the discussions that may shape the future of fair and equitable treatment for public sector workers.
