University staff at the University of Bahr el-Ghazal are on strike demanding 11 months’ worth of back pay from the National Ministry of Finance. The strike was triggered after a week’s notice and a lack of response from the government. The academic staff chairperson, Joseph Lual Dario, emphasized the dire situation they are facing with their families and emphasized the need for medical cover and flight tickets dating back to 2019.
The workers’ union representative, Robia Adam Hessen, reiterated that they will not continue working until their demands are met and called on the government to pay all civil servants’ arrears. The Vice-Chancellor, Erneo Bernardo, acknowledged the workers’ right to strike and expressed hope that the national government would address the issue in light of the economic crisis.
The strike highlights the struggle faced by university staff in South Sudan and the importance of fair compensation for their work. It also sheds light on the broader economic challenges facing the country. Let’s hope for a swift resolution to this issue to ensure the well-being of these dedicated individuals.
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