Teachers Want CBA Talks Halted And SRC Rate Paid Fast
Teachers are currently urging for a halt in Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations between the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and unions.
A majority of teachers also seek immediate adoption and implementation of the proposed 7-10% salary increase by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), rather than TSC’s suggested 2.5-9.5% raise, which is lower than SRC’s recommendation.
TSC’s proposal to extend the increment until 2025, compared to SRC’s two-year plan, has led to dissatisfaction among teachers. Talks, initially unsuccessful, are set to resume, but many teachers view this as futile. Teachers desire retention of SRC rates and prompt payment of August salaries ahead of schools reopening.
TSC officials indicate that August salaries are contingent on the CBA negotiations’ conclusion. The article also highlights government departments adopting new SRC rates, including the police. Teachers unions, Knut and Kuppet, criticize TSC for the failed talks, accusing them of offering less than the recommended increase.
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Disagreements remain crucial as national exams approach. Kuppet seeks a 30-70% raise, while Knut calls for a 60% raise across job groups. TSC’s proposal of 9.5% increase for lower earners and 2.4% for higher grades disappoints the unions.
The unions question TSC’s awareness of advisory recommendations and prior negotiations. The article outlines the history of negotiations, unions’ expectations, and SRC’s role in advising.
Teachers Want CBA Talks Halted And SRC Rate Paid Fast
