President Bio Discusses Workers’ Welfare With Sierra Leone Labour Congress Leaders
Julius Mustapha Harding President Julius Maada Bio, held a meeting with the leadership of the Sierra Leone Labour Congress (SLLC) on Thursday 26th October, 2023, addressing crucial labor-related matters.
During the meeting, Max K. Conteh, the Secretary General of the SLLC, emphasized the need for improved welfare for workers and requested a salary review to align with the economic challenges faced by the labor force.
President Bio, in response, assured the SLLC members of his government’s continued commitment to prioritize workers’ welfare. Notably, since his leadership began in 2018, workers have experienced significant improvements, including a 30% salary increase for teachers, a 50% raise for the Military, Police, Fire Force, and Correctional Services, along with similar increments for employees at ONS and CISU, and 25% increases for workers at Audit Service, Anti-Corruption Commission, and Statistics Sierra Leone. University lecturers and workers have also benefited from a 75% salary increase.
President Bio acknowledged the concerns of the SLLC leadership and pledged to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address their requests. He reaffirmed his commitment to advancing decent work, social justice, and inclusive growth throughout Sierra Leone.
His excellence the president Julius Maada Bio is the best leader for Sierra Leone .
What about the private sector work,
What about the general labor
Many thanks and appreciation to the president for the good work done.
I am only pleading that he consider the road leading from Mattru Jong to Bo.
It is very challenging