Kasese District Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Florence Kabugho has emphasized the government plan of salary increment among teachers should benefit both science and Arts teachers.
The Teachers under their umbrella, the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU), have announced they will continue with their sit down strike over what they describe as discriminatory, the proposed salary enhancement for their science colleagues, leaving out Arts.
Speaking to Kasese Guide Radio yesterday(20th.June.2022) shortly after the district Roads committee meeting held at Kasese Multi-Purpose hall, the legislator called for equitable salary enhancement now that both teachers do the same work of teaching learners. Hon.Florence on Tr, s strike…..
UNATU clearly presented to the president the position of the teachers who are currently on industrial action over discriminatory salary enhancements which breach the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement signed with government in 2018, Hon.Florence said.
She called for expedited review by the Ministry of Public service and Ministry of Finance the proposed pay plan to ensure the discrepancy is harmonized.
Bukonzo west MP, Hon.Atikens Godfrey Katusabe who sympathized with the teachers said Government will examine their request for salary increment. Hon. Katusabe on strike……
Mr.Amis Asuman Masereka, told Kasese legislators that a component be thought with the Ministry of Local Government on mantainace of Kayipu roads. Mr.Amis on Kayipu roads…..
The meeting was attended by technocrats and members of parliament. END.