Jonglei’s deputy Governor: “I thank civil servants for not striking over three months salary delay”
By Mach Samuel Peter, Bor-Jonglei State
June 19, 2016 (SSB) — South Sudan’s Government of Jonglei State has appreciated the loyalty and patience of state civil servants for not striking despite the 3 months salary having not been paid.
The civil servants of Jonglei state various institution have never stroked over salary except the staff of Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and technology who strike last week and promise to keep the university doors close for the rest of the months until the conditions are met. The staffs were striking to be paid three months salaries, allowances and improvement of other working conditions.
Last week South Sudan information minister, Michael Makuei accused striking civil servants of collaborating with unknown groups to cause “regime change.”
Juba, Bahr el Ghazel, Upper Nile, John Garang, and Rumbek Universities are among the higher education institutions participating in the strike.
“I thank you all for being loyal to your government despite the fact that you have not been paid for the last three months, Jonglei State Deputy governor Gen. Peter Wal Athieu Madol told the gathering at Constitutional Square.
There are reports of strikes over unpaid salary by five public university lecturers. On Thursday, judges announced they would stay home and not work from Monday due to unpaid wages, lack of transport, office spaces and lack of detailed security protection to individual lawyers and judges.
Separately, teachers in Jubek state, formerly Central Equatoria, have warned of possible strikes due to tardy and skimpy salaries amidst worsening economic situation.
The deputy governor said, I am very proud of your liberations struggle for independence and the resilience to whatever challenges facing the nation of South Sudan,” He concluded.
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