According to CNSM, reforming the unified pay system is a key commitment by the government, as outlined in the Concept Paper on Pay System Reform in the Public Sector and the Implementation Plan for 2026–2032. The goal of this reform is to ensure fair pay and adequate motivation for public sector employees.
Trade union representatives note that, according to assurances from the Ministry of Finance, the new wage policy measures were supposed to be implemented as of September 1, 2026. At the same time, since the beginning of this year, only a small portion of public sector employees have received an increase in the base wage from 2,200 to 2,400 lei.
The unions warn that time is limited before the parliamentary recess, and delaying the start of public consultations could jeopardize the adoption of a high-quality law and the effective implementation of the reform in accordance with commitments to public sector employees.
“We are convinced that effective reform—one that guarantees a real increase in employee motivation and ensures genuine fairness in pay commensurate with the value, complexity, and responsibility of the work performed—cannot be carried out in a rush, in a non-transparent manner, or by ignoring social partners. Failure to meet the deadlines for implementing wage increases could provoke social tension within workforces,” the CNSM emphasizes.
In this context, the National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova calls for the intervention of the country’s leadership to expedite the submission of the draft law for public discussion in order to uphold the principles of social dialogue and fulfill obligations to public sector employees.
