BEIRUT:
Workers at the State Employees’ Cooperative protested their lack of benefits with
simultaneous sit-ins outside company offices in cities across Lebanon.
"We
are very sorry to have an open sit-in, but we were forced to do this after
several promises made by the authorities to address our demands proved
false," said a statement issued by those participating in the sit-ins.
The
sit-ins took place in Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, Zahle, Baalbek, Jezzine and
Nabatiyeh.
The
protesters called for improved benefits, including those associated with
retirement, a demand they said they had previously presented to the Cabinet to
no avail.
"Even
though decisions to address our demands were made by the director general of
SEC and approved by the Civil Service Board, the Cabinet is still not
responding properly," said the statement.
The
protesters stressed that their demands were modest.
“Despite
the fact that our institution was awarded a UN prize for being the best public
service institution, we seek no reward. All we need is improved benefits and
the ability to enjoy retirement."
The protest disrupted normal
work. Employees who came to the cooperative in order to request educational
allowances and medical aid forms were not able to obtain them.
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Local-News/2012/Jun-01/175364-workers-at-state-employees-cooperative-stage-3-city-protest.ashx#axzz1wcIIJFhZ
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