KUPPET and the Teachers Service Commission TCS have resolved the emerging issues that affected the terms and conditions of its members after a three-day retreat.
The retreat was convened following an outcry from 50,000 teachers who have stagnated in their careers. The union Secretary General Akelo Misori said the issues addressed are geared towards improving welfare of the teachers.
” The issues discussed with the employer were understaffing in schools and grievances on Career Progression Guidelines; the Medical Scheme for Teachers; rampant acting positions; confirmation of JSS teachers; slow processing of pensions for retired teachers; and other issues,” he said.
The Commission, he said, acknowledged all concerns raised by the union and committed to addressing them. Also, within this year, the official said it was agreed that TSC will seek an allocation of Sh1 billion for the promotion of 30,000 teachers who have stagnated.
“The priority group will be the current C4 and C5 teachers who will move to C5 and D1 respectively, in order to open up opportunities for long-serving teachers still trapped in Grade C3,” he said.
There has been a struggle on 7,400 teachers on C4 level who were left out in the 2023-2024 promotions, on grounds they served in the current grade for less than three years. Misori said the union will lobby Parliament and the National Treasury to allocate Sh2.5 billion for the promotions, as it appreciates efforts by MPs to establish new schools through the NG CDF.
IN employment, the union pleaded with the employer to consider employing more teachers in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) saying presently two handling the classes are overwhelmed.
“In secondary schools, KUPPET demands the conversion of all BOM teachers into TSC employment, since the teachers are filling a gap created by the Commission’s slow employment,” said Misori.
