The Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning yesterday said it had successfully facilitated the signing of a two-year Collective Labour Agreement between the Mayor and Coun-cillors of the City of Georgetown (M&CC) and the Guyana Labour Union (GLU). This development, a release from the ministry said, represents a major step forward in strengthening labour relations and improving the welfare of municipal workers. According to the release, the Agreement covers the period January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 and outlines improved wages, salaries, and conditions of employment for fixed and unfixed workers of the Council. Key provisions include ensuring minimum wage levels are no less than those paid within the wider public sector for comparable work, and allowing the Union to negotiate appropriate rates for its members based on job requirements. The agreement also formalised a standard forty-hour work week and clearly defined working hours for municipal staff, including pump operations, sluice attendants, and security personnel.