In a move to collectively address their concerns, primary school teachers from the daïra of Aïn El-Hammam, Algeria, gathered for an Assembly General meeting. The assembly, initiated by teachers from the commune of Akbil, brought together the majority of primary school teachers from Akbil, Abi Youcef, Aïn El-Hammam, and Aït Yahia. The meeting, held at the APC's meeting room, concluded with the drafting of a declaration. This event was highly anticipated by many teachers in the region.
The Assembly General drew significant attendance, including members of the Association of Parents of Students from the Taourirt Amrane primary school, who expressed their support for the teachers. Following the installation of a commission, led by a president and composed of secretaries, the assembly adopted its agenda. Participants, including educators, pedagogues, and officials, raised several concerns. They criticized the administrative inspector of the district for alleged misconduct towards teachers and directors.
The inspector was accused of unfair practices, favoritism, and poor management of the administrative district. The teachers expressed frustration with what they described as the inspector's irresponsible behavior. The assembly concluded with the reading and adoption of a minutes document and a declaration. The declaration outlined several key demands and actions, including participation in a nationwide strike scheduled for February 10, 2020.
The coordination, formed during the assembly, aims to unify primary school teachers in the daïra and provide mutual support in the face of intimidation and threats. The newly formed Coordination of Free Primary School Teachers of Aïn El-Hammam daïra vowed to address grievances and challenge what they perceive as irresponsible behavior by the administrative inspector. The coordination also plans to organize additional initiatives to address concerns.
Among the planned actions is advocating for the complement of hourly wages for Tamazight language teachers. The coordination seeks to rally support from other primary school teachers in the daïra, urging them to join their cause. By uniting, the teachers aim to strengthen their position in addressing their concerns and demands.
The formation of this coordination reflects a growing effort among Algerian teachers to collectively address their grievances and push for improvements in their working conditions. The situation highlights tensions between teachers and administrative authorities in the education sector.
As the coordination moves forward with its planned actions, including the February 10 strike and a sit-in protest, it remains to be seen how the authorities will respond to the teachers' demands. The developments in Aïn El-Hammam daïra may have broader implications for the education sector in Algeria.
Key points
- Algerian primary school teachers form a coordination to address grievances and criticize administrative practices.
- The coordination plans to participate in a nationwide strike on February 10, 2020.
- Teachers demand better working conditions and criticize the administrative inspector's behavior.
