{
  "id": 3225622,
  "title": "NLA, union reach agreement to resolve outstanding salary issues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/nla-union-reach-agreement-to-resolve-outstanding-salary-issues",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T08:28:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/nla-union-reach-agreement-to-resolve-outstanding-salary-issues/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has reached an agreement with the Financial, Business and Services Employees Union (FBSEU) to resolve outstanding salary issues and income tax concerns. The deal was reached after a meeting involving key figures from the NLA, including the Board and Management, and union leaders, as well as officials from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).\n\nThe NLA and the union have agreed on a modified proposal from the FWSC, opting for a 12% salary increase instead of the initial 8% request by the union. In addition, the three parties will collaborate to address discrepancies in income tax computations. The NLA Board and Management have pledged to maintain industrial harmony while the issues are resolved, urging staff to remain calm and continue their work.",
  "summary": "The Board and Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) say they have reached an agreement with the local union to resolve outstanding issues concerning staff salaries and income tax. The agreement follows a meeting involving the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo; the Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "NLA, Union reach consensus on salary issues after high-level talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/nla-union-reach-consensus-on-salary-issues-after-high-level-talks",
        "published": "2026-08-25T08:42:07.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}