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PSD said that the mid-year payment takes into consideration Singapore\u2019s economic performance in the first quarter of 2026 and that the downside risks to Singapore\u2019s economic outlook \u201cremain significant\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe public sector unions and the government will jointly monitor the developments for the rest of the year and calibrate the year-end payments accordingly,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) deputy secretary-general Cham Hui Fong said that the organisation and public sector unions had “constructive discussions” with PSD about this year’s mid-year annual variable component (AVC).<\/span><\/p>\n “The resulting payout of 0.45 months is a fair and balanced outcome that recognises the dedication and contributions of our civil servants, while taking into account the broader economic landscape,” said Ms Cham.<\/span><\/p>\n “The additional one-off lump sum payments for lower-middle grade officers also provide meaningful, targeted support to help them cope with cost-of-living pressures,” she added.<\/span><\/p>\n Amalgamated Union of Public Employees (AUPE) general secretary\u00a0Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari said that the union is pleased that the government accepted its proposal for the mid-year AVC payment and additional one-off lump sum payments for junior-grade officers.<\/span><\/p>\n