Engineering Staff Strike Over Three Months of Unpaid Salaries

Workers at a private engineering services company in Al Budaiya have stopped working after reportedly not receiving their salaries for the past three months. The delay has caused severe financial and emotional strain for many employees and their families.

One affected worker told The Daily Tribune that repeated requests for payment were ignored by management, leaving staff with no choice but to take collective action to claim the wages they say they earned.

For many employees, salary is not a luxury but a necessity. The absence of pay has led to unpaid rent, mounting grocery bills, postponed medical needs, and growing debt. The worker described families struggling under stress, anxiety, and exhaustion, despite continuing to report to work.

Attempts to resolve the issue internally have reportedly failed. Employees say they received no clear explanation, reassurance, or payment schedule, which has deepened frustration and eroded trust.

The strike, workers insist, is a last resort rather than an act of defiance. They are now calling for urgent intervention from authorities to secure the immediate release of overdue salaries and protect their rights.

Labour observers warn that long delays in wage payments can have serious social and psychological effects, especially for low-income workers with little financial safety net.

As of publication, the company had not issued an official response regarding the claims.