The women “cantonniers” of Mbuji-Mayi claim their service bonus
More than 200 women, nicknamed “cantonniers”, from the town of Mbuji-Mayi in the Kasai-Oriental province, expressed their dissatisfaction by demanding payment of their service bonuses. These women, who carry out street sweeping work every day, claim to have only received a bonus of 150 USD once during the visit of the President of the Republic last December.
This situation was brought to the attention of the interim governor during an exchange with members of the “cantonniers” community. The women, mostly elderly, sweep the main arteries of the city of Mbuji-Mayi, such as Boulevard Mzee Laurent-Désiré Kabila and Avenue Lumumba.
The mayor of Mbuji-Mayi reacted to this request by affirming that he had inherited this situation when he came to power. He also stressed that as members of nonprofits, these women should not be paid. However, given their advanced age and service to the city, he was committed to finding a solution to this problem and assured the women of his support.
The women “cantonniers” of Mbuji-Mayi play an important role in maintaining the cleanliness of the city’s streets. Their daily work contributes to providing a pleasant living environment for residents. It is therefore essential that their rights are respected and that they receive the bonuses to which they are entitled for their work.
It is essential that the authorities take into account the legitimate demands of these women and find a satisfactory solution to ensure the regular payment of their service premiums. This will not only help improve their economic situation, but also promote them as essential workers for the community.
In conclusion, it is important to take into consideration the work of the women “cantonniers” of Mbuji-Mayi and to guarantee that they receive the bonuses to which they are entitled. Their contribution to the cleanliness of the city deserves to be recognized and rewarded