Telecom Operator Staff Warn of Strike Action

On 19 January 2010 workers at Guinea Bissau’s national fixed-line operator, Guine Telecom, announced their intention to strike in response to an ongoing wage dispute. Workers are demanding the payment of 12 months of salaries in arrears. Specifics regarding the exact date and duration of the impending strike were not disclosed but workers’ representatives called on company and government officials to begin negotiations.