Luanda – National Assembly (Parliament) “denied” Thursday a request submitted by the opposition UNITA party for the inclusion in the agenda of the plenary session of the strike convened by the higher education lecturers.
UNITA’s request received 118 votes against, 38 in favour and non abstentions.
According to the country’s large opposition party, the strike damages the staff training quality in the country, calling for the need to analyse the matter in the Parliament.
University professors have been on indefinite strike since 3rd January, due to alleged failure in addressing the demand submitted to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation.
Demands include, among other, the promotion of career and a salary equivalent to USD 5, 000.
Source: Angola Press News Agency