Local Government Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike
Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda Local Government Workers Union has issued a national warning, threatening a countrywide strike if the government does not honor long-delayed salary enhancements. Workers argue they’ve been marginalized for years as other civil service sectors receive pay adjustments. They accuse the government of “empty promises” and warn that a strike would disrupt essential services.
Why It Matters:
Local governments manage education, health, sanitation, administration, and more.
A strike could block services for millions of citizens, especially in rural and urban municipalities.
Highlights deeper issues within Uganda’s public service financing and labor relations.
What to Watch:
Whether the government initiates urgent negotiations.
Districts most likely to down tools first.
Potential solidarity actions from other unions.
