Liberia: No Salary Below U.S.$500-Nurses
[New Dawn] - The Liberia Nurses Association (LNA) is demanding a minimum monthly salary of US$500 for nurses beginning next budget year, arguing that the government's US$1 billion domestic revenue milestone should translate into improved compensation for healthcare workers.
The Liberia Nurses Association (LNA) has demanded a minimum monthly salary of US$500 for nurses, beginning next budget year, as the government announced surpassing a domestic revenue milestone of US$1 billion. LNA argues that this significant increase in revenue should translate into improved compensation for healthcare workers, many of whom work under difficult conditions across the country.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai acknowledged the responsibility that comes with increased revenue, stating that every dollar must serve the public good and advance the ARREST Agenda. The nurses' demand highlights potential pressure on the government as discussions over public-sector compensation and spending priorities intensify.
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