The Uganda Local Government Workers Union has issued a strong warning to the government, giving three weeks to arrange a direct meeting with the President. The union says their concerns over delayed salary enhancements have been ignored for too long, and only the President can resolve the issue.
Union leaders, National Chairperson Emmanuel Gidudu and General Secretary Hassan Mudiba, said they have met government officials three times, but no progress has been made. They insist that ministers alone do not have the power to approve the salary increases. “We want to meet the President directly because our voices are not being heard,” the leaders emphasized.
Many local government employees are struggling with the rising cost of living. They argue that fair pay is not only overdue but also essential for maintaining morale and ensuring that vital services, including health, education, and administration, continue to run smoothly.
The union has formally written to the responsible minister, warning that if their demand for a meeting is not met within three weeks, they will mobilize workers across the country to strike. Such action could disrupt important services in districts and communities nationwide.
Observers note that the coming weeks are crucial. The government must decide whether to engage directly with the workers, while the union must maintain unity and preparedness among its members. The nation is watching closely to see if dialogue with the President will happen or if a strike will bring local government services to a halt.
