Tanzania: Trade Unions Up in Arms on Pay Raise for 'Fat Cats'

The government's decision to increase salaries for politicians and judges has angered civil servants. Speaking to The Citizen yesterday, trade union leaders termed the move as a betrayal to Tanzanian workers.

The Teachers Union president, Mr Gratian Mkoba, said the news surprised him as he was not aware of the Government's plans.

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