Agents of “Trans-academia”, a company responsible for student mobility in Kinshasa, recently launched a strike to demand payment of their salary arrears over a period of six months. Their protest manifested itself in a sit-in in front of the People’s Palace where they blocked buses to draw attention to their situation.
The agents of “Trans-academia” claim that the Prime Minister had given instructions to the Minister of the Budget to validate their payment, but that it would have been blocked at the Ministry of Finance. This situation greatly penalizes them and arouses concern among the students who depend on their services. They call on the authorities to quickly find a solution to this crisis.
Three months ago, “Trans-academia” agents had already gone on strike for the same demands, in addition to demanding the signing of an employment contract to secure their jobs. This new mobilization shows the persistence of payment problems and highlights the difficulties faced by the employees of this company responsible for ensuring student mobility.
The current situation also highlights the importance of student mobility in a society. Payment delays and strikes directly affect students’ ability to access education and continue their studies on a regular basis. It is essential that the authorities take rapid measures to resolve this problem and guarantee the continuity of the services provided by “Trans-academia”.
In conclusion, the strike by “Trans-academia” agents highlights the difficulties encountered by the employees of this company responsible for student mobility in Kinshasa. Delayed salary payments jeopardize the financial stability of workers and directly affect the students who rely on their services. It is essential that the authorities find a rapid solution to resolve this crisis and ensure the continuity of educational services in the city.