The administrative agents of the provincial assembly of South Kivu are determined to make their voices heard. Last Saturday, these workers announced the continuation of their strike movement in order to obtain payment of their salary arrears, which amount to 20 months. Determined, they organized a sit-in in front of the provincial chamber in Bukavu, accompanied by their families.
The president of the union delegation of the provincial assembly, Gustave Bujiriri Sheriya, stressed in an interview with Radio Okapi that their protest movement would continue until their demands were heard. He specified that the agents are demanding both payment of arrears of the provincial grant, as well as arrears of retrocession from the central government to the institution.
Since the start of the strike, the activities of the South Kivu provincial assembly have been paralyzed. The agents stormed the premises of the hemicycle, claiming that they will not leave the premises until they have received satisfaction. Gustave Bujiriri Sheriya even threatened to paralyze the activities of the provincial executive if the agents are not paid.
The situation is all the more worrying as the newly elected provincial deputies must begin their extraordinary session in the coming days. This strike therefore risks having repercussions on the functioning of the assembly.
It is important to emphasize that this situation raises questions about the management of public finances and respect for workers’ rights. Administrative agents of the provincial assembly of South Kivu have the right to demand payment of their salaries and arrears within the set deadlines. Their commitment and determination demonstrate the urgency of resolving this situation and finding lasting solutions to avoid such crises in the future.
It is essential that the authorities concerned take the necessary measures to resolve this situation quickly. Non-payment of wages has a direct impact on the daily lives of these workers and their families. It is therefore crucial to give them the attention and support necessary to find a favorable outcome to this conflict.
In conclusion, the continuation of the strike by administrative agents of the provincial assembly of South Kivu highlights the importance of rigorous financial management and respect for workers’ rights. It is essential to find adequate solutions to resolve this situation and prevent it from recurring in the future. The authorities must take concrete and urgent measures to respond to the legitimate demands of these workers.