Mali university teachers strike over unpaid research bonus
The CEN-SNESUP union is leading a nationwide work stoppage that began on October 26 and is set to conclude at the end of this week.
Higher education institutions across Mali are paralyzed by a strike of university teachers and researchers. The action, which began on October 26, is scheduled to continue until the end of the week.
The national union for higher education and research (CEN-SNESUP) called the strike to demand the payment of a research bonus. This bonus was planned nearly 10 years ago but has never been disbursed to the educators.
The strike affects all higher education establishments throughout the country. The union's action highlights a long-standing grievance regarding unfulfilled financial commitments to academic staff.
Why it mattersUniversity teachers and researchers in Mali are striking because they have not received a research bonus planned for nearly 10 years.