Malian academics extend strike indefinitely
University teachers and researchers are entering their third week of industrial action over unpaid research bonuses.
Malian university teachers and researchers began their third week of strike action on Monday, November 9. The industrial action, called by the National Union of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Snesup) on October 26, continues indefinitely. The union demands the payment of a research bonus stipulated in law nearly a decade ago but never disbursed.
The strike has halted university activities across Mali. Snesup stated that their sole demand is the payment of the research bonus. This bonus has been legally mandated for almost 10 years, yet educators have not received it.
The educators' strike began on October 26. The union has not yet achieved satisfaction regarding its demand for the research bonus. The movement is now extended without a set end date.
Why it mattersMalian university teachers and researchers are affected by the non-payment of a research bonus.