Teachers’ Strike Kicks Off Monday After Talks Collapse
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) have announced their decision to proceed with a teachers’ strike after unsuccessful negotiations with the government.
In a press briefing, leaders from both unions confirmed that their planned demonstrations, set to begin on Monday, August 26, will continue as scheduled.
The unions revealed their decision following a breakdown in discussions with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over the implementation of the Collective Bargain Agreement (CBA).
Union representatives rejected the TSC’s proposal to implement only part of the 2021-2025 Collective Bargain Agreement during the meeting.
Teachers also raised several other critical issues, including demands for promotions, the hiring of additional teachers, and increased government funding.
This announcement came a day after the TSC invited both KUPPET and KNUT officials to a meeting aimed at addressing their concerns.
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The meeting held on Wednesday was the first attempt to resolve the deadlock, which threatens to disrupt learning in public schools nationwide.
The TSC’s meeting with KUPPET and KNUT followed a recent directive from President William Ruto, who urged all involved parties to engage in productive discussions to prevent the impending crisis.
President William Ruto emphasized the need for cooperation among the Treasury, TSC, and the teaching community to fulfill government commitments.
This development comes less than two weeks after the teachers’ unions issued a strike notice to the Teachers Service Commission, demanding urgent action on key issues affecting educators.
KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu announced that the unions are demanding immediate resolution of six critical issues affecting their members, including the permanent and pensionable confirmation of all current intern teachers starting July 1, 2024, and the payment of their overdue salaries.
Teachers’ Strike Kicks Off Monday After Talks Collapse
