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Muruli Mukasa, the minister of Public Service made the call following a strike by arts teachers over pending salary increment on June 15. The strike caused many government-aided schools to close, consequently sending students home.
The strike by arts teachers comes a month after science teachers resumed work after industrial action. According to Muruli, the government is well aware of the current grievances and is compiling a solution.
“The education sector had picked up momentum from the 2-year lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This gave hope to our learners and prepared them for the future. It should be noted that as obliged government was consistent in promptly paying monthly salaries for all teachers during the two year lockdown period,” he said.
The government has apparently held a series of meetings led by the prime minister regarding these issues. Mukasa revealed that Janet Museveni, the minister of Education and Sports had called for a meeting with the teachers’ union leaders on Friday, 17th June 2022.
They will therefore agree on the way forward at this meeting. He called upon all teachers to return to class.
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