Government authorities say closed door negotiations to resolve the matter continue in the capital, Lilongwe.  But the striking workers told VOA whatever the case, they will accept nothing short of a 30 percent increase in their salaries.   
Akuluakulu a boma anati akuchita zokambirana mu mzinda wa Lilongwe kuti alongosole nkhaniyi. Koma onyanyala ntchitoyi awuza wailesi ya VOA kuti iwo savomera kukwezedwa  malipiro ochepera 30%.