Civil Servants Table Demands to Govt Over Salaries and Promotions
They said that despite being open to dialogue with the government, non-action would make them consider industrial action in a bid to have their grievances addressed...
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The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued demands to the Kenyan government concerning outstanding labour agreements, particularly the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), warning of potential industrial action if concerns are not addressed.
- KUPPET National Vice Chair Julius Korir stated teachers expect the CBA to be reduced to
- The union raised concerns over the transition of teachers to the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme, where some teachers were reportedly turned away from hospitals.
- Teachers are demanding clarity and independence for Junior Secondary School (JSS) administration and the conversion of approximately 20,000 intern teachers to permanent and pensionable employment.
- KUPPET emphasized that dialogue is the preferred approach but industrial action remains a last resort if their concerns, including promotion stagnation, are not resolved.
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