At least 151 GPOC company casual workers are expected to sign new contracts on Tuesday to become the staff of Sudd Company at Unity oilfield in Rubkona County, officials said.
They will sign the contracts upon the completion of the verification of their documents, including their names, photos and national ID cards.
GPOC on May 7 promised to make the casual workers be part of the sub-contracted Sudd Company after 14 days, but failed to keep the promise. The company then requested a June 6 date to begin the transition.
The casual workers had resorted to peaceful demonstrations against GPOC for delaying their contacts since 2019.
One of the casual workers, Peter Mattiek Gai, confirmed to Radio Tamazuj the verification of the documents of some of the casual workers, who have worked for GPOC for six years without formal engagements.
The new contracts will see the employees earn at least US$800 monthly before taxations, according to GPOC.
One of the employees, Duol Riang, confirmed the US$800 monthly pay, saying that it could come to US$600 net per person.
The leaders of casual workers have previously held meetings with their members and the Rubkona security agents over their peaceful demonstrations.
Arop Reck, who has worked since 2019 without a contract said he was very happy about GPOC for preparing for the Tuesday events.
Riang confirmed that 151 some employees who took part in the peaceful demonstration last month had their documents verified on Friday in readiness for the new contract with Sudd Company, the sub-contractors for GPOC.