Two union leaders and five cleaners are on hunger strike against poverty pay.
Two union leaders and five cleaners are on hunger strike against poverty pay at schools in the island nation of Mauritius.
Low wages of US $43 per month and casual employment through contractors for 333 women cleaners at government-run primary and secondary schools prompted the Confédération des Travailleurs du Secteur Publique et Privé president Reeaz Chutto and general secretary, Jane Ragoo, and five women cleaners to start a hunger strike on 13 October.
They have asked for our solidarity, and the African regional organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC Africa) has launched a campaign hosted by LabourStart. Please take a moment to show your support for these brave trade unionists:
http://www.labourstart.org/go/mauritius
And please share this message with your friends, family and fellow union members.
Eric Lee
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