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COVID 19: Message from the Cameroon Journalists Trade Union.CJTU/SNJC NW.


Dear Comrades

Never have times been as challenging and uncertain as now. From the crisis we have lived in for the past three years and counting and now the coronavirus pandemic, no one of us knows what happens in the nearest future. We have seen many die from gun bullets and other dangerous weapons and we have reported with all the difficulties. As for the new war against the pandemic which is killing people and the global economy before our  eyes, it is certain we will suffer more. We have been victims of no pay, attacks, bullying, trolling and much more. 

 While assuring you all of our duty  as a trade union to protect and ensure the safety of all members, we invite you all not just to be the educators of our people on measures to prevent the pandemic but to implement them ourselves. 

In his message to Iinternational Federation of Journalists IFJ affiliates our trade union inclusive,  Younes MJAHED IFJ President writes "This health crisis, unfortunately, will have consequences on the media, the working conditions of our colleagues in newsrooms and the employment of journalists. And as it is too often the case, it is the most vulnerable among us who are already paying the price and who will lose their jobs in the coming days, without any social security cover nor any salary compensation." 

As trade unionists, we need to stand with each other in our region. We have worked together in many areas, this is no exception. Let's keep the union and our comrades updates on our activities especially professional activities. 

Our Chapter Regional Vice President for Gender like other members of our executive, the National Executive Board NEB, are available to share best practices as we continue to report the crisis and now the pandemic. 

In our traditional solidarity we remain one another's keeper. Remember together we are stronger. 

Much Love

 Bakah Derick
 CJTU/SNJC NWPresident


Chers camarades

Jamais les temps n'ont été aussi difficiles et incertains que maintenant. Depuis la crise dans laquelle nous vivons depuis trois ans, et depuis la pandémie de coronavirus, personne ne sait ce qui se passera dans un avenir proche. Nous avons vu de nombreuses personnes mourir de balles et d'autres armes dangereuses et nous avons signalé toutes les difficultés. Quant à la nouvelle guerre contre la pandémie qui tue les gens et l'économie mondiale sous nos yeux, il est certain que nous souffrirons davantage. Nous avons été victimes d'aucun salaire, d'attaques, d'intimidation, de pêche à la traîne et bien plus encore.

 Tout en vous assurant de notre devoir en tant que syndicat de protéger et d'assurer la sécurité de tous les membres, nous vous invitons tous non seulement à être les éducateurs de notre peuple sur les mesures visant à prévenir la pandémie, mais à les appliquer nous-mêmes.

Dans son message à la Fédération internationale des journalistes affiliés à la FIJ, notre syndicat inclusif, Younes MJAHED, président de la FIJ, écrit: "Cette crise sanitaire, malheureusement, aura des conséquences sur les médias, les conditions de travail de nos collègues dans les rédactions et l'emploi de journalistes. Et comme c'est trop souvent le cas, ce sont les plus vulnérables d'entre nous qui en paient déjà le prix et qui vont perdre leur emploi dans les prochains jours, sans couverture sociale ni compensation salariale. "

En tant que syndicalistes, nous devons être solidaires dans notre région. Nous avons travaillé ensemble dans de nombreux domaines, cela ne fait pas exception. Gardons le syndicat et nos camarades au courant de nos activités notamment professionnelles.

Notre vice-président régional pour l'égalité de genre, comme d'autres membres de notre exécutif, le Conseil exécutif national, est disponible pour partager les meilleures pratiques alors que nous continuons à signaler la crise et maintenant la pandémie.

Dans notre solidarité traditionnelle, nous restons les gardiens des uns des autres. N'oubliez pas qu'ensemble, nous sommes plus forts.

Beaucoup d'amour

  Bakah Derick
 Président CJTU/ SNJC Nord-Ouest

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