The Uganda National Teachers’ Union has resolved to continue with its industrial action despite calls for reconsideration at a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni.
Last week, UNATU announced an indefinite strike under the slogan “All Teachers Matter” in their quest for pay equity and harmonization among teachers of various subjects, support workers, and school administrators at all levels of education.
The strike was sparked off by a government decision to increase the pay for science teachers nearly by 300 per cent.
Mr. Filbert Baguma, the Union’s Secretary-General, also confirmed the development noting that all along, the government has been underrating their concerns thinking that they will be coerced.
Mr. Baguma added that during the meeting, they reminded the president that the government’s move to increase payment of a section of teachers was in breach of the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement- that was signed with the government in 2018.Mr. Baguma speaking1………
He saidthe resumption of teaching and learning is currently contingent on how quickly the review process is completed, whether the outcome is satisfactory, and the review process addresses the issue of equitable salary increases for all teachers.Mr. Baguma speaking2…….
The Kasese District Union Chairperson Mr. Godfrey Kisekwatold Kasese guide radio last evening that after referring to this agreement and steadfastly holding their stand, the President instructed officials from the public service, finance, and education to study the proposed payment plan and ensure that the disparity is corrected. Mr. Kisekwa speaking……
Reports have however indicated that the government was also revising soon terms of service by the teachers. END