LIMBE: The Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC) has addressed concerns following a strike action that took place on November 12. The corporation reassured its workers that their outstanding wages would be paid soon, signaling the company’s commitment to resolving the issue.
According to Cameroon News Agency, the General Manager of CDC, Franklin Ngoni Njie, acknowledged the institution’s indebtedness to its workers in a release. While he did not specify the duration for which wages had been unpaid, Njie emphasized that management was aware of the workers’ demands and the difficulties they faced. The CDC’s October 4 circular indicated that both the state and other stakeholders were informed and actively working towards a resolution. During a crisis meeting held shortly after the strike began, trade union leaders and the corporation had mutually committed to addressing the situation.
The strike saw hundreds of CDC workers from various sectors taking to the streets on November 12, 2024. The workers, including
laborers, factory, and medical staff, protested in localities such as Tiko, Pendamboko, and Bota, demanding the payment of their overdue wages. Some of the protesters claimed they had not received pay for over fifty-five months.
This wage non-payment issue stems from an ongoing eight-year socio-political unrest in the region. Despite the challenges, the authorities of the state-owned corporation have maintained their commitment to taking necessary actions to address the workers’ grievances.