The strike, set for June 9-11, is the fifth of its kind in just over a year and a reflection of the growing frustration within the public sector.

The industrial action follows the government's failure to meet the terms of a memorandum signed in March, which included a commitment to settle outstanding salary payments. Many workers in education and health say they have gone more than a year without pay.

Conditions in public hospitals and schools continue to deteriorate, with reports of severe resource shortages and demoralised staff. The Social Front, a coalition of unions and civil society organisations, says the strike is a last resort after repeated attempts to engage with government officials yielded no results.

“This isn’t just about unpaid salaries,” said Yoyo João Correia, the Social Front’s Spokesperson. “It’s about the future of our public services and the respect owed to the people who keep them running.”

The ongoing crisis has left families across the country caught in the middle, with children missing out on school and patients facing increasing challenges in accessing basic healthcare.

--ChannelAfrica--