Lebanon’s Public Sector Workers Strike for Higher Wages Amid Economic Crisis

Public sector workers in Lebanon declared an open strike on Wednesday, demanding higher wages and financial incentives from the government, the news website Elnashra reported. The strike, announced by employees from various public administrations, comes in response to the severe devaluation of their salaries amid Lebanon’s financial crisis. The workers emphasized that their current salaries retain only 10% of their original value and called for equal financial incentives for all public sector employees. They have pledged to persist with the strike until their demands are met.

Lebanon is grappling with an extraordinary economic downturn, leading to the collapse of its local currency and significantly reducing the purchasing power of public sector salaries. The crisis has pushed over 80% of the Lebanese population into poverty, with many losing access to their bank deposits and savings.