Title: Trans-Academia agents on strike to demand their salary arrears
Introduction: For several weeks, the agents of the Trans-Academia company have been in the grip of a difficult situation. In fact, these regulators, auditors, controllers and drivers have not been paid for six months. Faced with this unbearable situation, the agents decided to go on strike to demand payment of their salary arrears. But their movement is not only limited to that, they also demand the departure of the Trans-Academia Management Committee and improvements in their working conditions and health care.
The fight of the agents of Trans-Academia:
According to testimonies collected, Trans-Academia agents have been experiencing a disastrous financial situation since August. The salaries of regulators, which amounted to 630 USD, were reduced to 1 million seven thousand Congolese francs, a considerable loss of purchasing power. Likewise, controllers and drivers also saw their salaries decrease, going respectively from 500 USD to 900 thousand Congolese francs, and from 450 USD to 780 thousand Congolese francs. This drastic drop in salaries is unacceptable for Trans-Academia agents who find themselves in a precarious financial situation.
The problem is not only limited to the non-payment of salaries, but also to the absence of an employment contract for the agents. This situation creates great instability and insecurity for workers who do not know what to expect regarding their professional future within Trans-Academia.
The demands of striking agents:
Faced with these shortcomings, Trans-Academia agents decided to go on strike and bring their demands into the open. Above all, they demand immediate payment of their salary arrears, which amount to six months overdue. They also demand the departure of the Trans-Academia Management Committee, pointing out their poor management and their lack of transparency. Agents are demanding improvements in their working conditions, particularly in terms of safety and health care. They believe they deserve decent pay and a work environment that respects their rights.
The consequences of the strike:
The strike by Trans-Academia agents has direct consequences on the company’s activities. Indeed, Trans-Academia provides transportation for thousands of students throughout the city of Kinshasa. With the ongoing strike, many students find themselves without transportation to their classes, which disrupts their education. In addition, the company’s precarious financial situation risks leading to a deterioration of its services, thus jeopardizing customer satisfaction..
Conclusion: Trans-Academia agents are on strike to demand their salary arrears and denounce the precarious working conditions they face. Their protest movement highlights the financial and organizational difficulties of the company. It is essential that solutions are found to respond to the legitimate demands of agents in order to guarantee their well-being and the quality of Trans-Academia’s services.