By Ricardo Dias
Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Workers of Mozambique’s public administration began a partial strike on Monday in protest against the non-payment of the traditional New Year bonus, increasing pressure on the new Head of State even before the formation of his cabinet has been finalised.
The bonus is commonly known as “the 13th month”, because it is equivalent to an extra month’s payment of the basic wage. The strikers claim they have a right to this bonus, but, in reality, there is no legal or contractual obligation on the state to pay it.
The strike was announced last Friday (17 January) by four professional associations, including those claiming to represent teachers, nurses, and health technicians. Isac Marrengula, President of the National Association of Teachers (ANAPRO), stated on the occasion that “the non-payment of the 13th month demonstrates a blatant lack of respect and devaluation of public sector workers.”
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