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Outsourced Workers March to Secretariat Demanding Equal Pay
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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A group of outsourced employees staged a march to the Secretariat, calling for parity in wages with regular staff.
A contingent of outsourced staff gathered outside the Secretariat today, demanding that their remuneration be brought on par with that of directly employed government workers. The protest, organized by employee representatives, highlighted the disparity in pay scales between contract workers and permanent staff, emphasizing the impact on livelihoods.
Organizers stated that despite performing similar duties, outsourced employees receive significantly lower salaries and lack basic benefits. They urged the administration to review the existing pay structure and implement equal pay provisions without delay.
The Secretariat has not yet issued an official response, but officials indicated that the matter will be examined in upcoming departmental meetings. The march concluded peacefully after several hours, with participants dispersing after delivering a written petition to the secretariat office.
Labor rights groups have expressed support for the demonstrators, noting that the issue reflects a broader national debate on contract labor and wage equity in the public sector.
Organizers stated that despite performing similar duties, outsourced employees receive significantly lower salaries and lack basic benefits. They urged the administration to review the existing pay structure and implement equal pay provisions without delay.
The Secretariat has not yet issued an official response, but officials indicated that the matter will be examined in upcoming departmental meetings. The march concluded peacefully after several hours, with participants dispersing after delivering a written petition to the secretariat office.
Labor rights groups have expressed support for the demonstrators, noting that the issue reflects a broader national debate on contract labor and wage equity in the public sector.