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Government Calls Teachers’ Strike Illegal

Government Calls Teachers' Strike Illegal

The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Public Service, Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire has come out to say that the government sees Teacher’s ongoing strikes as illegal. It should be noted that for about two weeks now teachers have laid down their tools. These are advocating for harmony amongst teachers and equitable pay. This follows government’s move to increase the salaries ...

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Teacher’s Union Started Strike After We Had Concluded The Budget – PM Nabbanja

Do Not Joke With The Prime Minister, Hon Nabbanja

The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has said the teacher’s union started its strike way too late. She said the strike came after the budget reading, so, there is nothing they can currently do about their issue. “The teachers union started the strike when we had concluded the budget. When it started, I called these people but none of them wanted ...

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Science Teachers Ask Their Arts Colleagues To Return To Class

Science Teachers Ask Their Arts Colleagues To Return To Class

Up to date, the arts teachers have maintained their strike for salary increment and have declined further teaching of students. However, the general secretary of the Uganda Professional Science Teachers Union, Mr Aron Mugaiga has advised them to reconsider. He advised the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) leadership to advise its members to return to class as they continue to ...

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Science And Arts Teachers Do The Same Work – UNATU Secretary-General

Science And Arts Teachers Do The Same Work, UNATU Secretary-General

Uganda National Teacher’s Union Secretary-General, Baguma Philbert has said there is no difference between science and arts teachers. He adds that there is no need for these two parties to be earning different salaries. Baguma says science teachers should be separated from scientists because teaching science subjects doesn’t make them scientists. “The work of a teacher is to facilitate learning. ...

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Public University Lecturers Announce Strike, Demand Salary Increment

Public University Lecturers Announce Strike

University Lecturers from public universities have decided to announce a strike. This follows an ongoing strike of the arts teachers who have been saying they also need a salary increment like their science counterparts. Public university lecturers argue that they need a salary increment because they have been patient long enough. This strike has come after the government gave teachers ...

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