Public school teachers across Monrovia and its environs, under the banner of the Monrovia Consolidated School System Teachers Association (MCSS-TA), have embarked on a strike action. They are demanding that their four-count demands be met by the authorities of MCSS, headed by Dr. Augurie E. Stevens. The teachers claim that their demands have been overdue without tangible response from the authorities.
The four-count demands include the immediate replacement of missing instructional staff and the placement of all active volunteer teachers onto the official government payroll. The teachers are also demanding salary upgrades, with compensation structures adjusted to reflect higher academic qualifications earned by teachers. Furthermore, MCSS-TA is calling for payroll reinstatement and welfare, urging the Civil Service Agency (CSA) and the Ministry of Education to unconditionally reinstate omitted employees.
The Teachers Association has also called for leadership accountability, with a demand for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to immediately dismiss the MCSS Superintendent, Dr. Augurie E. Stevens, and introduce structural reforms to restore operational oversight. The Association's President, Mr. Augustine N. Nyormui, re-echoed the position of the group to each member at a mass meeting on Wednesday morning, October 7, 2026, at the Williams V.S. Tubman High School.
At the well-attended meeting, President Nyormui called on members to remain unbending and stick to the mandate. He urged them not to be intimidated or deterred, stating that President Boakai is a human being who will listen to them. Nyormui ordered the teachers not to teach, but to go to their school of assignment, sign in the log, and sit down.
When asked about the start and end of the action, Nyormui responded that it takes effect immediately and that no one should betray them. He clarified that the entire process is germane and apolitical, and should not be misconstrued by the public. Nyormui also announced that he would not re-contest the position of President of the Association in the pending electoral process slated for December.
The MCSS authorities have rejected claims that 20 of its 26 schools have been shut down as a result of the go-slow action by teachers. However, the MCSS Communications Director, Samuel Nyenuh, acknowledged that teachers have raised concerns and that the leadership of the teachers' association has confirmed a go-slow action. Nyenuh stated that the MCSS leadership is aware of the teachers' grievances and is working to address them.
One of the major concerns raised by teachers is salary adjustment based on academic qualifications. Nyenuh noted that the MCSS administration is fully aware of the issue and is working with relevant government institutions to address the matter. He referenced provisions of the Education Reform Act of 2011, which provides for teachers to be compensated in accordance with their qualifications.
Key points
- The Monrovia Consolidated School System Teachers Association has gone on strike to demand salary upgrades, replacement of missing instructional staff, and leadership accountability.
- The strike action has been confirmed by the MCSS Communications Director, who acknowledged that teachers have raised concerns and that the leadership of the teachers' association has confirmed a go-slow action.
- The MCSS administration is working to address the teachers' grievances, but the strike action continues until their demands are met.
