Protesting SGR workers. [Photo/the-star.co.ke]
Construction of the second phase of the Standard Gauge Railway second phase has been suspended.
The suspension has lasted for three days after workers protest low pay and harsh working conditions.
The more than 800 employees on Friday protested at the Satellite section in Mai Mahiu, saying they will only resume work after their grievances are fully addressed.
“There is a huge disparity in payment yet we are doing the same work. This is not acceptable. We will only resume work after our grievances are fully addressed,” a worker is quoted by Business Daily.
However, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) spokesman Steve Zhao has said that workers received their wages based on skills.
Mr Zhao said that CCCC will continue to adhere to labour laws as they seek to offer their employees better working conditions.
He said they will continue engaging the workers in open discussion in a bid to resolve the stalemate.