Okay, this event is part of an existing pattern. Over the past year, public sector unions in Eswatini have repeatedly engaged the government through petitions, protests, and dialogue to demand salary adjustments and better working conditions. Similar actions were observed earlier in 2024 and mid-2025, when unions raised concerns about inflation and the government’s failure to implement previous agreements. The current salary increment deal follows this ongoing trend of union-led advocacy and negotiation, reflecting the continued struggle for improved labor rights and government accountability in the public sector.