The issue of retirement of employees of the Société nationale des chemins de fer du Congo (SNCC) raises legitimate concerns within the trade union delegation. Indeed, the fact that employees who have passed the retirement age continue to work due to the unavailability of funds for their severance pay is a serious problem that requires an urgent solution.
The meeting between the trade union delegation and the Deputy Prime Minister for Transport, Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, underlines the importance of this issue for SNCC workers. The members of the delegation expressed their concern about the situation of these employees, some of whom are over 75 years old and still working.
The Director of Human Resources, Jenny Luta, highlighted the efforts made to resolve this persistent problem. The negotiations with the Minister of Transport and the Central Bank of Congo to release the necessary funds for retirement pay show a willingness to find a rapid and effective solution.
It is essential to take into consideration the deadline for the recovery of funds, set at 31 December 2024, to ensure that SNCC employees can benefit from their retirement rights within the time limits. The promises of the Deputy Prime Minister to continue the necessary steps with the competent authorities are encouraging, but it is essential that concrete actions be taken to resolve this fundamental issue.
In conclusion, the situation of SNCC employees who have been waiting too long for their retirement benefits is worrying and requires a rapid and effective response from the competent authorities. It is imperative to ensure that these workers can benefit from their right to a dignified retirement and to put an end to this unacceptable situation.