The people of the South are facing a worsening living crisis with continued low salaries that are not commensurate with the sharp rise in the costs of life.
This deterioration in salaries coincides with the deterioration of the local economy and the decline in the value of the local currency, which has worsened the living conditions of citizens.
Public and private sector employees suffer from delayed payment of salaries, and in some cases irregularity, which increases the daily pressures on families in light of the high prices of basic goods, transportation, and services. A
The current situation has led many employees to rely on additional work to cover their basic needs, at a time when the city is witnessing increasing unemployment rates.
At the same time, citizens are demanding improved economic conditions and enhanced food security, as statistics have shown that the salary of a state employee no longer exceeds $30.