The Cuban Ministry of Labor and Social Security disclosed new salary measures this Wednesday in the Official Gazette, Ordinary No. 39 of 2025, aimed at enhancing stability and retention of personnel within educational institutions and the National Healthcare System. These changes will benefit educators, researchers, key medical professionals, and nursing service assistants.
Expanded Service Year Payments for Educational Institutions
According to Resolution 3/2025, the Ministry has broadened the additional payment for years of service to include a wider range of educational sector workers. This initiative is designed to encourage long-term employment among professionals in educational centers, thereby reinforcing job security in critical institutions responsible for developing the country’s human capital.
The resolution specifies that this payment will be available to "workers in branch schools and training centers, as well as educational institutions or legally recognized entities, under the methodological supervision of central state administration bodies, national entities, administrative divisions of Popular Power, and other organizations."
The monthly payments for years of service are structured as follows: Starting from 30 years of service, every additional two years will result in a 400-peso monthly increase for educators and researchers, and 200 pesos for other workers. This adjustment is part of the basic salary, thereby impacting other employment benefits and social security entitlements.
Salary Enhancements for Healthcare Specialists and Nursing Assistants
Resolution 4/2025 supplements the previous measures with additional benefits targeted at personnel in the National Healthcare System, focusing on critical specialties and extended care services. Noteworthy are the incentives for specialists in fields such as Anesthesiology, Resuscitation, Neonatology, and Intensive Care:
a) A special rate of 100 pesos per hour for working night shifts.
b) A performance-based premium of 20 pesos per hour.
These incentives acknowledge the demanding work conditions faced by these professionals and aim to alleviate the burdens of night and weekend shifts. Additionally, a social economic interest coefficient of 45% is added to the salary scale for "nursing service assistants (patient care) working in nursing homes, psycho-pedagogical medical centers, and psychiatric hospitals."
Implementation and Scope
Both resolutions will implement their salary effects starting January 1, 2025, which will involve retroactive adjustments to the monthly payments for the affected workers. The guidelines have been disseminated to relevant entities and organizations, including ministries, national unions, and administrative departments, to ensure effective execution.
Understanding the New Salary Measures in Cuba
What is the purpose of the new salary measures announced in Cuba?
The new salary measures aim to enhance job stability and retention among workers in educational institutions and the healthcare system, ensuring these sectors can maintain skilled personnel.
How will the new salary structure affect healthcare professionals?
Healthcare professionals, particularly those in critical specialties, will receive increased compensation for night shifts and high performance, recognizing the challenging nature of their work.
When will the new salary measures take effect?
The new salary measures will take effect from January 1, 2025, with retroactive adjustments applied to the monthly wages of the affected workers.