It looks like SADTU (South African Democratic Teachers Union) are going on strike. Our training director informed us that this is striking season, not only for education, but for many public sector unions. There was a teacher strike in 2007 that lasted 5 weeks. Now if history repeats itself this strike could outlast training.
The union is asking for more money. An 8% salary increase & a R1000 housing allowance
The department is offering a 6% increase & R600 allowance.
I Feel bad for the students, especially the seniors who are preparing to write their final exams. I hear the current pass rate in South Africa among seniors is 35%, this strike will not benefit ANYONE
Until the strike is over we will not be permitted to enter any educational facility, hold classes at our homestays or participate in any demonstrations. If this strike lasts for an extended period of time, we will not be able to travel to our permanent site to see our schools where we will be teaching for the next 2 years. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
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