Should public school teachers continue to strike until they receive higher pay?
Background
Public school teachers throughout Uganda continue to strike,
demanding higher pay. In 2011, the government promised to increase teacher’s
salaries by 10%. Until now, it has failed to do so.
Teachers are among the lowest paid public servants in
Uganda, and the National Teachers’ Union has vowed to fight on until the
government fulfills its promise.
As the strike continues, parents are worrying about the
education of their children. While public schools are closed, classes at
private schools continue as usual. The Daily Monitor reports that some parents
are now taking their children out of public schools and enrolling them in
private institutions.
We would like to know if you support the public school
teachers, even if it affects the education of children.
Question
Should public school teachers continue to strike until they
receive higher pay?
A. Yes
B. No
Instructions
Go to messages on your phone and type WA and the name of your DISTRICT, followed by YES or NO. Send your message to 8585. This SMS is totally FREE OF CHARGE
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