The Libyan teachers' movement has stated that its stance on the ongoing strike is contingent upon the actual implementation of its demands, rather than just announcements or promises. The movement emphasized that it will continue its peaceful protests until the financial differences are paid and a unified salary scale is applied. This comes as a crucial development in the ongoing dispute between the teachers and the Libyan government.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the teachers' movement stressed that the rights of teachers should not be used as a bargaining chip or a subject of blame-shifting among concerned authorities. The movement noted that teachers who have been waiting for their financial situations to be resolved for years require clear procedures, announced timelines, and real guarantees for their dues to be paid without selectivity or delay.
The movement demanded that the Ministry of Education disclose the total lists of employees transferred to it by the education monitors and clarify which ones have been approved and which are still under review. The movement also requested that the reasons for delays and the responsibilities of each authority for the stages of entitlement, approval, and payment be specified.
Furthermore, the teachers' movement insisted on the necessity of implementing a unified salary scale that ensures fairness among education sector employees and other public sectors, including sovereign sectors. Additionally, the movement called for the provision of health insurance, activation of the teacher protection law, and presentation of specific commitments with clear dates for implementing the demands.
In response to statements made by the Libyan Teachers' Syndicate regarding financial differences and related procedures, the movement called for the disclosure of accomplishments in numbers and documents and the identification of obstacles and responsible parties. The movement rejected assigning blame to education monitors in general without relying on actual documents and procedures.
The teachers' movement emphasized that it does not target specific individuals but rather insists on teachers' rights and accountability for any party that proves to be shortcoming. The movement stressed that media statements do not signify the end of the crisis as long as the dues have not been actually paid.
The Libyan teachers' movement has renewed its commitment to all its demands, stressing that a teacher's dignity is not achieved through statements but through the implementation of decisions and payment of dues. The movement's continuation of peaceful protests and its stance on the strike will remain tied to achieving the demands on the ground.
Key points
- The Libyan teachers' movement will continue its strike until its financial demands are met.
- The movement demands the implementation of a unified salary scale and the provision of health insurance.
- The teachers' rights have been delayed for years, and the movement seeks clear procedures and timelines for payment.
