The General Teachers' Syndicate in Libya has sent a message to Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeiba, calling for the immediate implementation of their demands and the execution of delayed promises. The teachers emphasized that they can no longer accept mere promises or decisions that remain unimplemented. They stressed that their rights should not be postponed and should not be hostage to procrastination or the transfer of problems from one time to another.
The teachers are demanding clear procedures, enforceable decisions, and specific timelines for implementation, which they can feel on the ground. They called on the Prime Minister to take urgent and serious action, putting teachers' rights into actual implementation, away from general promises and statements that have no tangible impact. The teachers' demands include unifying the salary scale, achieving justice in wages, and paying financial differences due under Law No. 4.
The teachers also demand the approval of comprehensive health insurance for teachers and their families, payment of the due lesson allowance, and addressing the situation of contract teachers and payment of their dues. The syndicate's message comes amid ongoing protests and sit-ins by teachers, who are pressing for improved working conditions and better pay. The protests have raised concerns about the impact on the academic year.
The situation escalated as the Sabha Teachers' Syndicate announced an open-ended strike in all schools in the city, starting from Sunday. The syndicate had set a 15-day deadline for the government to respond to their demands. Meanwhile, the General Teachers' Syndicate has called for a gathering in front of educational offices to push for their demands.
The protests have garnered attention from various stakeholders, including experts who have proposed solutions to address the teachers' concerns. Some experts have suggested that the government should engage in serious dialogue with the teachers' syndicate to understand their demands and work towards finding a solution. Others have emphasized the need for the government to prioritize education and allocate sufficient funds to address the teachers' concerns.
The Libyan government faces pressure to address the teachers' demands, as the protests have sparked concerns about the stability of the education sector. The government has been urged to take a proactive approach to resolving the crisis, rather than merely making promises. The teachers' syndicate has emphasized that it will continue to press for its demands until they are met.
The crisis has also raised concerns about the impact on the academic year, with some schools forced to close due to the protests. The Libyan government has been urged to find a solution to the crisis, which has been ongoing for several weeks. The teachers' demands are seen as legitimate, and the government has been called upon to engage in serious dialogue to address their concerns.
Key points
- The Libyan government is under pressure to address the teachers' demands.
- The protests have sparked concerns about the stability of the education sector.
- The teachers' syndicate has emphasized that it will continue to press for its demands until they are met.
