Trouble looms for President Lazarus Chakwera as dissatisfied government employees threaten work stoppage over what they consider an inadequate pay raise. The brewing conflict emerged just days after official labor organizations accepted a 20% salary boost starting April 1, 2025.
The Civil Servants Trade Union, alongside the Teachers Union of Malawi, had initially requested much higher compensation—44% base pay increases plus 200% more for transportation and special allowances. Negotiations between these unions and government representatives resulted in the 20% agreement that some workers find unacceptable.
A group calling themselves "concerned Civil Servants" sent correspondence to President Chakwera, union leadership, and various ministries expressing their frustration. Their spokesperson, Gloria Kagona, stated the approved increase fails to address the current economic hardships facing government workers across Malawi.
These disgruntled employees demand substantial changes: salary increases between 44% and 50%, special allowance boosts of 200%, and the implementation of regular pay reviews tied to inflation rates and currency values. They've established March 4, 2025, as their deadline for government action before beginning industrial action. Attempts to reach CSTU leadership for comment were unsuccessful, as phone calls went unanswered.
The Civil Servants Trade Union, alongside the Teachers Union of Malawi, had initially requested much higher compensation—44% base pay increases plus 200% more for transportation and special allowances. Negotiations between these unions and government representatives resulted in the 20% agreement that some workers find unacceptable.
A group calling themselves "concerned Civil Servants" sent correspondence to President Chakwera, union leadership, and various ministries expressing their frustration. Their spokesperson, Gloria Kagona, stated the approved increase fails to address the current economic hardships facing government workers across Malawi.
These disgruntled employees demand substantial changes: salary increases between 44% and 50%, special allowance boosts of 200%, and the implementation of regular pay reviews tied to inflation rates and currency values. They've established March 4, 2025, as their deadline for government action before beginning industrial action. Attempts to reach CSTU leadership for comment were unsuccessful, as phone calls went unanswered.
