TEACHERS In Uganda Have Defied The Government’s Directive To Return To Work Starting October 6. According To The Government, This Move Puts Them At Risk Of Being Listed Among Those Who Took Leave Without Following Proper Procedures.
The Strike Involves Arts Subject Teachers And Began Before Schools Reopened On September 15. It Is Now Entering Its Fourth Week.
Mr Jackson Erima, The Secretary General Of The Uganda Liberal Teachers’ Union (ULITU), Said Low Pay Continues To Frustrate Teachers, Forcing Some To Abandon Their Duties An Action He Said Unfairly Disadvantages Innocent Learners.
“I Congratulate All The Teaching Fraternity Upon Reaching This Day. Our Biggest Problem Is The Payment Of Our Teachers, And It Is Worse Among Primary School Teachers. A Primary School Teacher Earns Only Shs450,000 Monthly, And Yet The Work Is Much. This Should Be Increased To At Least Shs1 Million. We Are Appealing To The Government To Look Into Their Welfare To Ensure Effective Teaching And Learning,” Mr Erima Said.