The Collective of Temporary Contractors of Guinea (CCTG) is calling for the regularization of its members' administrative situation, with some having served over 15 years in the public administration. At a press conference in Conakry, CCTG officials denounced their salary and social conditions, appealing to President Mamadi Doumbouya to integrate them into the public service. The collective seeks to draw attention to the plight of thousands of temporary contractors who, despite years of service, lack a stable professional status.
According to the CCTG, some members have been serving the state for 5, 10, or 15 years, and are identified in the Unique File for Administrative Management and Payroll (FUGAS). However, they receive a meager monthly salary of 550,000 GNF, without bonuses, allowances, or health coverage. The collective described this as a "derisory" salary, highlighting the need for improved working conditions and recognition of their services.
The CCTG has made multiple attempts to engage with authorities, including requests for meetings with the Minister Secretary General of the Government, the Minister of Modernization of Administration and Public Service, and the President of the National Assembly. However, these efforts have yielded no concrete results. The collective is now demanding integration into the public service through a ministerial decree, citing their experience and knowledge of administrative procedures.
The CCTG argues that its members have fulfilled all criteria for enrollment in FUGAS and have the necessary experience and expertise. They express frustration that despite their long service, they are excluded from regularization procedures, particularly during recruitment competitions. The collective questions how young cadres with over 10 years of service and a monthly salary of 550,000 GNF can be excluded from administrative regularization.
The CCTG is seeking a peaceful and united resolution to the issue, having approached the National Social Dialogue Council (CNDS), the National Confederation of Guinean Workers (CNTG), and the Network of Young Leaders (REJEL) for mediation. The collective is also counting on President Doumbouya's commitment to youth and social justice, believing that their integration into the public service would be a recognition of their services to the state.
In their address to the President, the CCTG emphasizes the need to end the situation they describe as unjust, by transforming their status from temporary contractors to public servants. They view this as an act of social justice and recognition of their services to the nation. The collective's coordinator, Thierno Bailo Diallo, signed the declaration, which calls on President Doumbouya to address their concerns.
The CCTG reaffirms its commitment to peaceful and united action, with members vowing to remain mobilized until their administrative situation is regularized and their years of service are recognized. The collective's efforts aim to secure a better future for its members, who have dedicated years of service to the Guinean administration.
Key points
- The Collective of Temporary Contractors of Guinea demands integration into public service, citing years of service and poor working conditions.
- Temporary contractors receive a meager monthly salary of 550,000 GNF, without bonuses, allowances, or health coverage.
- The collective has approached various authorities and organizations for mediation, seeking a peaceful resolution to the issue.
